At Europe Tour, we offer a coach and minibus rental service with driver that complies with all applicable regulations. Whether you need transport for events, private transfers, business trips, or tourist excursions, it is essential that our service adheres to legal standards to guarantee safety, comfort, and quality. This article informs you about the main regulations related to renting vehicles with a driver, including driver qualifications, driving hours, technical inspections, and passenger safety.
1. Driver Qualifications: Competence and Safety
Drivers operating coaches and minibuses must meet specific qualifications to ensure safe and legal service.
Category D driving license: This license is required to drive vehicles for public passenger transport, typically with more than 9 seats (including the driver).
Category D1 license: Allows driving minibuses with 9 to 16 passengers.
Initial and Continuing Training: Drivers must undergo initial training and complete mandatory continuing education every 5 years to ensure they meet safety standards and stay updated on legal requirements.
Additionally, the transport company must hold a transport capacity certificate, issued by the relevant authorities, proving the company’s competence to operate in the transport sector.
2. Driving Hours Regulation: Preventing Fatigue and Ensuring Safety
Driving hours are strictly regulated to prevent driver fatigue and ensure passenger safety:
Daily driving time: Drivers are limited to 9 hours of driving per day, extendable to 10 hours, but no more than twice a week.
Weekly driving time: The total driving time cannot exceed 56 hours per week.
Rest periods: A minimum 11 consecutive hours of rest is mandatory after each workday. Additionally, drivers must take a 45-minute break after 4.5 hours of continuous driving.
These rules ensure that drivers are always capable of operating vehicles safely.
3. Vehicle Inspections: Ensuring Compliance and Safety
The vehicles used for coach and minibus rentals are subject to regular technical inspections to ensure their proper functioning and compliance with safety standards:
Periodic technical inspections: A technical inspection is required every 6 months for vehicles used for passenger transport.
Maintenance: The transport company is responsible for ensuring that its vehicles are regularly maintained and comply with applicable standards. These inspections help prevent risks related to mechanical failures.
4. Accessibility and Vehicle Signage: Compliance with Standards
Transport vehicles must also meet accessibility and signage requirements:
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility: Vehicles must be equipped to accommodate people with disabilities, such as ramps or lifts to facilitate access.
Mandatory signage: Vehicles must be easily identifiable. This includes visible signs and markings that comply with regulatory requirements for public transport.
5. Europe Tour’s Commitment: Compliance and Quality
By choosing Europe Tour, you are guaranteed a coach and minibus rental service with driver that fully complies with all regulations. Our qualified drivers and regularly maintained vehicles ensure safe, reliable transport that meets all legal standards.
Whether you need private transfers, corporate events, or tourist excursions, we provide a reliable and compliant service.
Adhering to regulations regarding coach and minibus rental with driver is crucial for ensuring the safety, comfort, and reliability of transport services.
At Europe Tour, we are committed to following all relevant standards to provide you with top-quality service. For more information or to book a vehicle, contact us today!
