The ghost of Jim Morton Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Back Saturday. Outside Dunoon wi dodgy/ nae signal. Busy sat pm n Sunday all day, hence no available til nxt week, but can go to Linlithgow sat am or next week if required. So you are on the case. Great stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Can u check your pm's and make sure Ryan gets that info and what i put on here? Signal dropping again. Even posting this is a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintcraig Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Looking for a seat, possibly 2 if available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDougie Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Looks like I am going to have to drop out unfortunately. Got a weekend away booked with the other half and friends early August for her birthday which I had forgotten all about until this morning.SaintCraig, that's a seat free for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintcraig Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) I'll take it if it's available??? Just waiting for confirmation that's it's mine and I'll book my accommodation. Edited June 25, 2014 by Saintcraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDougie Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I'll take it if it's available???Just waiting for confirmation that's it's mine and I'll book my accommodation.......PM Ryan Gordon above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aitchy Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Unfortunately, I'm out as well. Struggling to get time off work and lack of cash has quashed my plans. Hope you all have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonbell84 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 is the bus now full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonbell84 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Khai Donnelly asking if he can be on this bus please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY5565 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 more than a nine seater requires a bus licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55saint Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) more than a nine seater requires a bus licence From the DVLA site - If the minibus is not for ‘hire or reward’ You may be able to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats using your current car driving licence as long as it’s not for ‘hire or reward’ - ie there’s no payment from or on behalf of the passengers. ---------------------- I should imagine that if the drivers are not being "rewarded" - then you're ok but I'm no expert Edited June 26, 2014 by 55saint croc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 From the DVLA site - If the minibus is not for ‘hire or reward’ You may be able to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats using your current car driving licence as long as it’s not for ‘hire or reward’ - ie there’s no payment from or on behalf of the passengers. ---------------------- I should imagine that if the drivers are not being "rewarded" - then you're ok but I'm no expert I have no idea either, but could there be different conditions if the mini bus is being taken outwith the country (i.e. into Europe)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY5565 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 best to check, might just be valade for the UK only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Saint Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 more than a nine seater requires a bus licence Only if you passed your test after January 97. Before January 97 and you can drive category D1, up to 16 passengers. Saintcraig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY5565 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) not in France....best to check with customs or the hire firm Edited June 26, 2014 by ANDY5565 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY5565 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 offficial french goverment site says, permit D for eight seats or more (not counting the driver) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Saint Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 offficial french goverment site says, permit D for eight seats or more (not counting the driver) You are correct that D is 8 but D1 is for 16 passengers and is valid in France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StansTheMan Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 You are correct that D is 8 but D1 is for 16 passengers and is valid in France. You've got a pre-97 license. Maybe you should be a designated driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Let me know if a space becomes available. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Saint Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 You've got a pre-97 license. Maybe you should be a designated driver No chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsy Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I think we need Ryan to sort out who's in and who's out bigstu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ghost of Jim Morton Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Got a message from Ryan through his DAD Been in bed ill all day. Been spewing up. Don't know what's up. I'll get on top of everything in the morning. Maybe just let the forum know. Also got major internet issues, it only works when I dial out and stops when I hang up! So fear not fellow road trippers, he is on the case. Edited June 26, 2014 by The ghost of Jim Morton Saintcraig and patsy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenko82 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 From the DVLA site - If the minibus is not for ‘hire or reward’ You may be able to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats using your current car driving licence as long as it’s not for ‘hire or reward’ - ie there’s no payment from or on behalf of the passengers. ---------------------- I should imagine that if the drivers are not being "rewarded" - then you're ok but I'm no expert The payment is for covering costs of the hire and running costs so wouldn't count as a reward or payment. Best not put a collection round for the driver/s just in case though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintcraig Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Okay so this is getting a little bit more confusing the further I research it. My findings so far are this: - In the UK and France a D1 category licence is sufficient to drive a minibus up to 17 seats (including the driver's seat) provided no hire or reward for the driver is involved. - It looks as though as soon as the vehicle enters France, tachograph rules must apply and that means the tachograph must have started recording from start of journey (i.e. Edinburgh or wherever) regardless of the nature of the trip. Furthermore, each bus built after 2006 will have a digital tachograph which means you need a card, not everyone has one of these! - As far as licence requirements for Switzerland are concerned, it's unclear whether a D1 is acceptable. Given that Switzerland is not part of the EU or EEA, there's little to fk all information on their laws so this is where the trail goes cold. Finally, although It is not likely this could also pose a problem for insurance reasons. Some policies exclude Switzerland because it's not in the EU or EEA. The sooner we get this sorted the better me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LU1901 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 D1 is good here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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