Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS)

MiDAS helps improve minibus safety by working with your organisation to enhance skills for drivers.  Anyone interested in driving an Easilink vehicle must:
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• Fill in a MiDAS registration form.
• Provide Easilink with a copy of their driving licence.
• Complete the MiDAS course to be eligible for Easilink’s insurance cover.​

MIDAS ASSESSMENT PROCESS

MiDAS is a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers and consists of three modules and a written test:

1. On Road Assessment;
2. Standard Training Module;
3. Accessible Minibus Training (For Groups who work with wheelchair users).

On Road Assessment takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.

The standard training module takes three hours to complete and covers:

• Introducing MiDAS;

• Driving a Minibus;

• Common Driving Faults and How to Avoid Them;

• Legal Requirements and Good Practice for Minibus Drivers;

• Minibus Equipment;

• Passenger Awareness, Assistance and Safety;

• Safety for Passengers who use Wheelchairs in Minibuses;

• Breakdown, Accident and Emergency Procedures.

For more information about the MiDAS scheme and answers to frequently asked questions please see the attached MiDAS Leaflet:

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To join the MiDAS scheme please download and complete the application form below and send to your nearest Easilink office:

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MiDAS training must be completed every four years.

MiDAS costs £50 per person.