How We Operate

Risk Assessments, Insurance Certificates, ADIPS Safety Inspection Certs. & Health & Safety Policy are all available upon booking.

Where Can We Operate?

We need some space to drive around, as the bus is powered by a car engine and so can go wherever you or we decide, within the bounds of safety and practicality. For the same reason, we cannot operate indoors due to exhaust fumes.

We normally aim to make a ride last for between 6-10 minutes, depending upon the size of the area available.

Any kind of private road or track is suitable, however, we cannot run on public roads unless closed by the Police, as the bus is not road legal.

Grassed areas such as parks, school fields, showgrounds and football pitches are fine, as are large gardens and gravel paths.

We need to avoid very muddy or boggy fields, steep hills, and as previously mentioned, public roads.

We normally drive in and around the public on showgrounds, slowly weaving between stalls, marquees, etc. We drive very slowly, and have not yet had a problem being seen or avoided.

For private parties we have found local village halls with a sports field outside to be good venues.

What Do We Charge?

We have 2 ways of arranging hire / payment, depending upon the size of the event.

Charge Per Ride - We attend your event with Bus, Driver & Conductor, and make a charge for each rider. Children get a Red Bus hand stamp as a ticket, which then allows them to have subsequent rides at a reduced rate. 2009 prices are £1.50 first ride, £1 all subsequent rides.

At the end of the show we make a contribution to the organiser based on a percentage of the days takings - Generally 10%. (Normally on trust, but you are welcome to cash up with us).

This is the normal arrangement for Country Fairs, Steam Rallies, Large Shows, etc.

Private Hire - We charge to attend, and supply Bus, Driver & Conductor (if required). The organiser can then decide on what fee to charge per ride, and collect all takings. In the case of a birthday party, children can normally ride on the bus as many times as they wish.

This is the usual arrangement for School Fetes, Parties, Church Fairs, etc. Rates vary depending upon travelling distance, but average at approx. £250 per day.

Contact us for more details.