New regulations now state you need a licence to operate mini-buses.
We had a visit from the vehicle inspection authority last week, which has resulted in us having to remove eight seats from our 17-seater mini-buses.
We would also have to have the buses' maintenance checked every two months.
We cannot operate with the reduction of seats, as both our mini-buses are full every morning and evening taking children to and from school.
The mini-buses are still the same size but only have eight seats and also only need a class four MOT, which is the same as a small car. I just cannot see the logic in this.
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