Small coach operator for tours and groups

Schools, sports teams, social clubs, tour organisers, event companies, churches and larger private groups.

A quoted price per day or per journey based on distance and time, plus regular contracts or repeat work with clubs and organisers.

• Confident coach driving
• Planning routes and timings
• Customer service
• Managing costs and vehicle upkeep

• A PSV operator licence, a suitable operating centre and financial standing checks are likely to apply, check the current requirements
• You will need the right driving category and Driver CPC, plus drivers' hours and tachograph rules
• Coach purchase, insurance and maintenance are major costs, so check cash flow carefully before committing
• Safety inspections, accessibility rules and school contract requirements may apply, check with the DVSA and local authorities
• Work can be seasonal and demand is uneven across the week
• Employer's liability insurance if you take on staff

Startup costs are typically around £40,000 to £120,000, depending on the coach you buy, insurance and maintenance. These are estimates only. Coach purchase, insurance and upkeep are major costs, so check your cash flow carefully before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around £4,000 to £15,000, depending on how many bookings you win and how often the coach works. Work can be seasonal and demand uneven across the week, so treat these as estimates.

Check the current requirements. A PSV operator licence, a suitable operating centre and financial standing checks are likely to apply. You will also need the right driving category and Driver CPC, and must follow drivers' hours and tachograph rules.