Community Minibus

BACT have a sixteen seater passenger minibus purchased in October 2005 which is run under a Section 19 permit. The minibus is for use in the Beccles/Bungay area and surrounding villages by local organisations and groups. The bus has a tail lift for wheelchair access and for anyone who has difficulty using steps.

Member organisations using the bus pay an annual membership of £15. Charges are based on mileage, with a minimum hire rate of £22 for the first 20 miles and 90p per mile thereafter.

Bookings for the bus can be taken during office hours by telephoning 01986 896896

The office is open from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 4.30 pm

Alternatively you can visit the office at Harmony House, Hillside Road East, Bungay.

All our minibus drivers are volunteers and are MIDAS trained. Seat belts are installed on all seats and passengers are required to wear belts unless they have an exemption certificate. Clamping and belt facilities are provided for wheelchair users.

Seating combination of Passengers

15 Passengers + driver

1 Wheelchair + 11 Passengers + driver

2 Wheelchairs + 9 Passengers + driver

Conditions of use

Only MIDAS certified drivers may drive the vehicle, operate the lift and fix wheelchairs. The bus must be returned in a clean and tidy condition and any faults must be reported by the driver to BACT.

BACT cannot be held responsible for loss of, or damage to items left in the bus.

The maximum capacity is 16 (including the driver) adult passengers, less any wheelchair space required. The bus should not be overloaded or used for the carriage of goods.

All minibus drivers are volunteers, therefore bookings are taken subject to a driver being available.

When booking the minibus please have the following information to hand: -

• 
• Date and day of travel
• Destination
• Start time
• Finish time
• Number of passengers to travel
• Number of wheelchair spaces required (max of 2)
• To whom the invoice should be addressed.