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You can operate minibusses and buses without having the more advanced Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) driving license entitlement thanks to specific licensing rules. Drivers of mini buses with 9 to 16 seats must possess a PCV category D1 license or a category D license to operate larger buses.
There are some conditions that you need to follow for a CAT D1 PCV licence:-
- The age of the driver should be at least 21 years old and have a 2–year-old driver's licence.
- The car is utilized for social purposes by a non-commercial organization.
- The maximum weight of a minibus is 3.5 tonnes.
- You have to be medically fit to get the PCV (Bus) Licence With Medical.
Under these conditions, you may not be compensated for driving a minibus with anything other than out-of-pocket costs. In the UK, you can only drive mini buses; you cannot tow trailers.
If you have your CAT D PCV licence with you then you will be allowed to operate a passenger-carrying recovery vehicle. Now the point is what are the favorable conditions for operating a recovery vehicle?
- The weight of the vehicle should not be increased from 10.2 tonnes
- The vehicle should be operated by the holder of the licence of Public Service Vehicle (PSV)
- The Vehicle involves moving a damaged vehicle, moving a disabled passenger-carrying vehicle, or traveling to or returning from a location where assistance is to be provided for a damaged passenger-carrying vehicle.
