There are many potential benefits of MiDAS including:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n\n- Enhanced passenger safety<\/em><\/li>\n
- Improved passenger comfort<\/em><\/li>\n
- Increased staff confidence<\/em><\/li>\n
- Reduced stress on staff<\/em><\/li>\n
- Potential reduction in vehicle running costs<\/em><\/li>\n
- Potential reduction in insurance premiums<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
MiDAS certificate for minibus drivers<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are two certificates which can be achieved:<\/p>\n
\n- Standard<\/li>\n
- Accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you undertake the basic training then you will receive a certificate which enables you to drive standard (non-wheelchair accessible) minibuses only.<\/p>\n
The MiDAS certificate for minibus drivers will enable you to drive the minibus of other MiDAS members without needing to be re-assessed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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How MiDAS works for minibus drivers<\/strong><\/p>\nThe MiDAS course for minibus drivers includes some practical elements and some classroom elements.<\/p>\n
All drivers attend a classroom session which looks at:<\/p>\n