Places still available for PEP’s minibus training

Accredited Minibus Training (MiDAS)

limited places still available for Thursday 16 October

Pilton Equalities Project (PEP) is registered with the Community Transport Association funded through the City of Edinburgh Council and recognised as the community transport operator for the North Edinburgh quadrant. We are a partner of the Edinburgh Community Transport Operators Group (ECTOG)   PEP, Dove Transport, SEAG, LCTS, & Handicabs.

MiDAS is the nationally recognised Minibus Driver Awareness training Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that is designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.

It comprises low cost classroom-based training, plus an on-road driving assessment, as well as optional Passenger Assistance training (PAT’s) for drivers who will be transporting passengers with disabilities.

Criteria: a) Aged over 21 years, and (b) Held a full Driving Licence for 2 years. 

As places are limited, for further information on any of our courses call our trainer

Theodora Hidalgo on 0131 315 4466 or email:

pepequalities@btconnect.com

theopepequalities@hotmail.co.uk    

PEP ahas ten accessible minibuses and applies a good practice model ensuring the Health & Safety of its passengers