The Goole and District Community Transport Group can now offer MiDAS training to organisations in Goole and the surrounding areas.

To be eligible for MiDAS training, you must have a D1 entitlement on your driving license. The D1 entitlement was given automatically to every driver who passed their driving test before 1996.

For further information you can ring Christine Dales – Development Officer on 01405 837131 or e-mail christine@goolegofar.org.uk or call in at our offices for a chat, we are based at The Courtyard, on Boothferry Road in Goole.

Minibus Driver Assessment Scheme 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. (Community Transport Association)

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

What do drivers get out of this?
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".

Full Day

MiDAS Accessible (Disabled Access) Training £80

Including lunch and refreshments

Full Day

MiDAS Standard Training £60

Including lunch and refreshments

Refresher Training

Accessible Training £60

Including lunch and refreshments

Refresher Training

Standard Training £40