8-seater minibus for airport and group transfers

Families and groups travelling together, wedding parties, golf and hen or stag groups, and local businesses moving staff or guests.

Fixed price per journey, or an hourly rate for events and days out. Airport runs and regular repeat bookings help fill the diary.

• Safe, calm driving
• Friendly customer service
• Diary and route planning

• Private hire licences (vehicle, driver and operator) usually come from the local council, and London is covered by TfL. Rules and fees vary, so check yours
• Hire and reward insurance for minibuses can be costly, so get quotes before buying a vehicle
• Vehicles carrying more than eight passengers are covered by different rules, so check before buying a larger one
• Vehicle testing, servicing and downtime need to be budgeted for as a minibus is a big outlay
• Check working time and drivers' hours rules if you drive long days

Startup costs are typically around £12,000 to £40,000, depending on the vehicle you buy, licensing fees and insurance. These are estimates, so get insurance quotes before you choose a vehicle.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many bookings you take and how many hours you drive. This is an estimate of revenue, before fuel, servicing, insurance and licence costs.

Check which private hire licences you need (vehicle, driver and operator). These usually come from the local council, with TfL covering London, and rules and fees vary. Also check that vehicles carrying more than eight passengers fall under different rules.