Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training

The Hampshire Transport Management MiDAS course gives candidates:

• a nationally recognised certificate
• an assessment of their driving against recognised standards
• improved driver confidence
• improved and transferable skills

What's included

Training includes:

• teaching on all minibus equipment, safety issues and minibus law
• a practical driving session to improve and develop driving skills
• assessment to ensure safe driving standards via a theory test and a practical driving skills assessment
• a certificate is issued to candidates on successful completion of the course

Benefits of completing MiDAS training

Anyone driving or operating minibuses on behalf of Hampshire County Council should be trained to MiDAS standards. It’s also best practice to be familiar with the training before driving a passenger carrying vehicle with over 9 seats.

The training is available to all schools, colleges, voluntary organisations and council departments using minibuses in Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Please be advised that there are restrictions on what vehicle can be driven subject to licence categories held such as B/D1. For further information, get in touch.

Courses and pricing

Costs include trainer, use of minibus, certificates and course materials.

Driving and practical skills assessments are run at Bar End, Winchester, 9am to 4pm.