Newnham Scouts run two buses: a 17-seater and an accessible 15-seater. They are available for loan to local Scout groups and other organisations with a Section 19 permit (UK and Scouting information). There is a mileage charge which includes all costs for fuel and insurance. Our box trailer can be towed by the 17-seater and can also be borrowed at £15/day. If it’s not needed, you can collect the trailer the evening before you leave at no extra charge, to help with packing.
Seats (including driver): | 15 | 17 | Trailer |
Make and Model: | Renault Master | Ford Transit | Ifor Williams BV105 |
Reg number: | EU08 KBY | GX14 NFL | |
Fuel type: | Diesel | Diesel | – |
Tyre pressures: | – | – | – |
Height: | 2.5m | 2.33m (2.63m w. aerial) | 6′ headroom |
Length: | 5.9m | 6.5m | 4.7m (3m internal) |
Width (incl. mirrors): | 2.44m | ||
Width (excl. mirrors): | 2.0m | 2.0m | 2.1m (1.47m internal) |
Towbar? | No | Yes | |
Tail Lift? | Yes | No, wheelchair ramps only | |
Needs D1? (more info) | No | Only if with trailer | Yes |
Contributions |
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Mileage charge (£/mile) | 0.85 |
0.95 |
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Minimum charge (£/day) | 30 | 40 | 15 |
For example, if you borrow the 17 seater for 3 days and travel 100 miles total, the charge will be £120 (£40/day). If you travel 200 miles, the charge will be £217.10 (95p/mile). If you return it after topping it up with £60 of fuel and driving 200 miles, the total will be £157.10 on production of the receipt!
15 seater in green and 17 seater in orange.
Our Loan Policy can be downloaded here
*If your outing involves charging any of your passengers, you will need a Section 19.