The Students' Union hire in vehicles from a local leasing company. The transport department is operated to support student activities.

New Driver Registration Form

Available in the new academic year.

 

For any transport queries, please contact the sports or societies teams, or submit an activity in your admin.

Driving

There are now two main types of driving licences

• Drivers who passed their driving tests before 1st January 1997 have full entitlements to drive minibuses and tow trailers. Categories include B, D1, BE, and D1E. Please note that holders of a D1 (101) and D1E (101) licenses can only drive for 'hire or reward' under a section 19 or 22 permit. Approved Driver Registration and a minibus course may still be required dependant on driving experience.
• Drivers who passed their tests after January 1st 1997 only have Category B (car)

Drivers who passed their tests after January 1st 1997 are, however, legally able to drive minibuses, without need for a DVLA D1 test, if they meet the following conditions:

• The driver is at least 21 years of age
• The driver has held a full B licence issued in the UK for at least three years
• The driver receives no payment or other consideration for driving the vehicle
• The vehicle has a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3500kg (unless adapted for accessibility)
• There is no trailer attached
• The vehicle is to be used for social purposes by a non-commercial body. (This extends to private use of a vehicle otherwise used under permit.)
• When driving for UPSU, a Section 19 Permit is clearly displayed on the Minibus
• Employees: see the Transport Administrator for information & advice.

All drivers must have an approved drivers card, which is renewed annually through Transport Administration in the Hive.

All drivers who drive for the Union must by law be volunteers and therefore cannot be paid for driving.

The Transport Department reserves the right to remove the privilege of being able to drive Union Vehicles. This may be done if a serious incident occurs, or complaints are made about a driver. Reassessments may be carried out in some situations. Serious incidents & complaints will be referred through the Students' Union Disciplinary procedure. Any complaint or incident will be dealt with on an individual basis, depending on the nature of the situation.