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District Minibus

The District minibus is available for hire by members of Scouts, Guides and other non profit making organisations.
The lightweight minibus is a 2017, long wheel base Peugeot Boxer, diesel, 17 seater (including driver) with a tow bar.

The minibus can be driven on a standard car (B) license.
Unless towing when a full D1+E is required.

The use of any trailer with the minibus is not covered by our insurance. Towing may be carried out at the hirers own risk.

All drivers must demonstrate that they are a safe and competent driver of such a vehicle.
Therefore they must hold a current MIDAS qualification, Hertfordshire County Council Minibus Permit, PCV licence or a Full D1 licence or higher (Acquired D1 Rights (101 entitlement) will not be accepted without another certification).
Other schemes may be accepted on request.

Any organisation using this minibus will require a section 19 permit.

More information about the Scout Association Section 19 permit scheme can be found here.

More information about the Section 19 permit scheme in general can be found here.

Bookings

Bookings can be made via email to minibus@lbdscouts.org.uk

Current Hire Rates

All funds raised from the hire of our minibus are used for local scouting

PeriodIn District ScoutsOut of district
Evening (max 4 hours)Free£35
Day£40£85
Weekend£100£150
Week£200£275

Hire Rates from 1st January 2025

PeriodIn District ScoutsOut of district Scouts and all GuidesOther non-profit organisations
Evening (max 4 hours)Free£40£45
Day£40£90£100
Weekend (Friday afternoon to Sunday evening)£100£165£250
Week£200£300£500

Deposits

In District ScoutsOut of district Scouts and all GuidesOther non-profit organisations
Deposit Required£50£50£200