Our income from fares, rebates on concessionary fares & fuel costs plus donations from individuals and local organisations just about covers our outgoings – on fuel, insurance, servicing and so on.
We have a fund that is going towards the cost of a replacement bus, which is due to be delivered in November 2023. Because battery technology is not yet able to give us the mileage we require from a fully electric bus, the replacement will be diesel powered. However, we aspire to a fully electric vehicle as soon as practicable and we will need to build up funds for the eventual purchase of such a bus.
To secure our future as the provider of vital community bus services in and around Princes Risborough your donations are valuable in helping us to maintain and grow the services we provide.
We ensure that they all take and pass the Mini Bus Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) course run by certificated MiDAS providers. They are also covered by indemnity insurance. Their monthly schedule of drives is organised by our Coordinator and for continuity, we try to ensure each driver has at least two drives per month.
Driving the bus is very rewarding, “knowing that you make a difference” as one driver said. And they are well thought of; “these drivers are the most helpful I have been served by for 44 years” said a passenger recently.
To drive the bus requires a D1 category on your driving licence.
If you would like to join our team of drivers please get in touch with us by following the link below and we will be in contact with you shortly.