When it comes to transporting passengers, MiDAS is the gold standard for ensuring that drivers and passenger assistants can deliver safe, legal and comfortable journeys. Under the MiDAS umbrella, there are a number of schemes, ensuring that there is a nationally recognised standard for those with driving, care or supervision responsibilities.
We are looking for two wheelchair users to participate in the recording of MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) Accessible Technical Videos.
Community Transport Association and Hampshire County Council are delighted to welcome you for a day of insightful panel talks, presentations, and the all important awards ceremony, and to check out the exhibition stands, network and explore the vehicles we have on site.
On this page you will find today's agenda, information about our fantastic event sponsors, awards categories and more.
If you are a MiDAS Driver Assessor or Administrator and have an existing online account, you do not need to complete this form. Your existing account will now have been updated so that you can access everything you need for PATS and Car and MPV.
Through our training, workshops and webinars we help our members enhance their skills and knowledge on transport services, regulatory frameworks, safety and customer service.
Rather than accessing MiDAS through an existing provider, you may want to be able to deliver MiDAS yourselves. This can be a good option particularly if you have a large number of people requiring training or if you struggle to find an existing provider close to you. It also allows you to deliver MiDAS to other organisations in your area. You can find out more about the steps involved with becoming a MiDAS Driver Assessor below.
In order to deliver MiDAS, your organisation must:
As well as ensuring that drivers can provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys to passengers, there are lots of other benefits of MiDAS.
Here you can find a list of organisations who can deliver PATS, Car and MPV or 5 STEPS across the UK. We recommend contacting a few different providers in your area as availability and costs can vary. Prices can vary depending on the number of people being trained, the modules required and your location. All of the details and arrangements for your course will be organised directly with your chosen provider.
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