Newnham Scouts run two buses: a 17-seater and an accessible 15-seater. They are available for loan to local Scout groups and other not-for-profit organisations*.
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.
Bus info
| Seats (including driver): | 15 | 17 | Trailer |
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| 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 | – | 6′ headroom |
| Length: | 5.9m | – | 4.7m (3m internal) |
| Width (excl. mirrors): | 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 |
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| Mileage charge (£/mile) | 0.80 | 0.90 | – |
| 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 £180 (90p/mile). If you return it after topping it up with £60 of fuel and driving 200 miles, the total will be £120 on production of the receipt!
Availability
15 seater in green and 17 seater in orange.
Sign-up Process
- Add your Group to our Approved Groups list (here)
- Send a copy of your Section 19 to minibus@newnhamscouts.org.uk
- Add each driver to our Approved Driver Log (here)
- Send a copy of each driver’s licence to minibus@newnhamscouts.org.uk
Booking Process
- Select your dates and minibus if you have a preference (here).
- We’ll review your Section 19, proposed drivers, requested dates and bus and get back to you.
Our Loan Policy can be downloaded here.
*If your outing involves charging any of your passengers, you will need a Section 19 (UK and Scouting information).
