Master passenger carrying vehicle training with DVSA accredited coach driver courses. Land secure roles via our regional bus operator recruitment network.
Duration: from 5 Days · Typical earnings: £42k+
Every route includes your D4 medical (free, booked for you at a clinic near you), your D2 provisional paperwork checked and dispatched to DVLA (free, ~3 weeks), theory Part 1a (100 questions, pass 85) and Part 1b hazard perception (19 clips, pass 67) with the fees on us, CPC Part 2 case studies where the route needs them, one-to-one training on real full-size DAF and Scania trucks with DVSA-registered instructors, and interview matching with 50+ South East operators when you pass. The DVSA practical test fee is £115 weekday / £141 weekend.
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A Category D (PCV) licence entitles you to drive passenger-carrying vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats. Whether you want to drive a local city bus, a school transit, or a luxury European touring coach, this licence opens the door to a highly social and secure career.
Training price: £299 Deposit
Duration: from 5 Days
Public transport operators and private coach companies are continuously recruiting. PCV roles offer fantastic job security, regular shift patterns, and starting salaries typically ranging from £28,000 to £35,000+, with vast opportunities for overtime.
Category D1 restricts you to driving minibuses (up to 16 passengers). A full Category D licence is completely unrestricted, allowing you to drive any size bus, coach, or bendy-bus.
You need the exact same D4 medical as an HGV driver. We handle the booking for you with an approved local physician.
Yes, provided you already hold a manual car licence (Category B). If you pass your PCV test in an automatic bus, you are still legally allowed to drive manual buses.
You can work for local public transport networks (like Arriva or Stagecoach), private luxury coach hire companies, airport transfer services, or school transit providers.
Yes, anyone driving a bus or coach professionally must hold a valid Driver CPC. We include full preparation for your Initial CPC in your training.
The timeline is similar to HGVs—typically 5 to 7 weeks from your initial medical to your final practical test, depending heavily on DVLA processing times.