The Ystwyth Community Transport Group is a non profit making
voluntary organisation providing low cost minibus transport for
community groups in the Tregaron Uplands.
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Midas Training for Drivers
What is MiDAS?
MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness 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 has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.
Who is it aimed at?
MiDAS is applicable to any organisation operating or using minibuses. Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges and universities.
How MiDAS works
MiDAS operates on a "cascade" approach. CTA has appointed a number of training agents, who provide training for minibus Driver Assessor/Trainers (DAT's) nominated from member organisations. A DAT can then assess the competence of other minibus drivers, and provide them with training on how to safely use a minibus.
Driving to the standard
Drivers who successfully complete the MiDAS assessment and training programme will receive a nationally recognised certificate valid for four years, as well as the option of obtaining the comprehensive "MiDAS Driver's Handbook".
Our drivers are volunteers from local communities and are trained to the Midas regulatory standard. Our Midas training is now funded by a grant received from Communities First.
Qualified Instructors
If you are interested in driving a minibus for voluntary work or to help you get back into employment - we can train you! If you are a member of a community group and would like to drive your members and friends on their day out - we can train you!
To find out more...
Just telephone 0845 020 4322 press Option 1 or Option 3 (Office) or leave us a message on the contacts page.