Minibus

A minibus is a motor vehicle that is designed to carry fewer people than a full-size bus. An example of a minibus is the VW Transporter although there are many manufacturers producing models specifically for such use.

Related Topics:
Motor vehicle - Bus - VW Transporter

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In the UK a minibus is defined by the limitation on the number of seats and driving one usually requires special training and certification under the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme.

Related Topics:
UK - Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme

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The minibus is used for public transport as a maxicab in some parts of the world, notably in Hong Kong and South Africa.

Related Topics:
Minibus - Public transport - Maxicab - Hong Kong - South Africa

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In the 1980s some bus operators in the UK replaced their full size bus fleets with minibuses based on the Ford Transit and later the larger Mercedes-Benz Vario, though disability access laws mean these are now being replaced with narrow versions of midibuses like the Optare Solo Slimline and Caetano Slimbus (Dennis Dart SLF chassis).

Related Topics:
1980s - Ford Transit - Mercedes-Benz Vario - Midibus - Optare Solo - Caetano Slimbus - Dennis Dart SLF

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