Low Cost Fleet – Accessible Minibuses for Hire.

 

We have various wheelchair accessible 15 to 17 seat minibuses, as well as some smaller 5 to 9 seat accessible vehicles available for hire by community or ‘not for profit’ groups. Some vehicles are not classed as accessible. All accessible minibuses have passenger lifts, steps or ramps to enable ease of access inside and are maintained in accordance with current legislation.

The number of seats available include the front passenger seat(s) and driver seat.

 

Rates can be viewed on our Info Sheet.

 

SACT1 – Nissan eN200 EV – 6 seats + driver

An electric vehicle, currently used for school runs.

 

SACT2 and SACT8 – Ford Tourneo – 8 seats + driver (6 passengers + 1 wheelchair and driver)

‘Zulu’ and ‘Joy’ arrived in 2017 offering a flexible alternative for smaller groups. A wheelchair ramp with winch allows any wheelchair user to join in with the other passengers whilst being carried securely. These roomy MPV’s are perfect for small group outings.

 

SACT3 – VW Crafter – 15 seats + driver (1-5 wheelchairs by arrangement) .

(1 x wheelchair: 12 passengers + driver, 2 w/c: 8 pax, 3 w/c: 6 pax, 4 w/c: 4 pax, 5 w/c: 2 pax, includes 2 seats next to the driver)

A ’64 plate brought in to replace our trusty old Crafter. Comfortably seating 15, this has a rear passenger lift to access the interior and a sliding door to the rest of the cabin. Easy step access and plenty of handrails make these the vehicle of choice for many groups. Day units, church groups, stroke club members and our Out & About Club, among others, all use this for hassle free transportation. Requires D1 on license to drive.

 

SACT4 – Ford E-Transit – 14 seats + driver

A ’74 plate electric Ford Transit, currently used for school contracts. This has an automatic gear box and can be driven on a car licence by arrangement.

 

SACT5 – Mercedes Sprinter – 16 seats + driver (13 + 1w/c and driver)

Our new Sprinter (’75 plate) is now available for hire in the Ayr & Carrick areas, outwith school times. This has an automatic gear box and requires a D1 to drive.

 

SACT6 – Citroen Relay – 16 seats + driver (12 + 1 w/c and driver)

This ’26 plate is an accessible, lightweight Citroen Relay which can be driven on a car licence by arrangement. With one wheelchair you can safely seat twelve passengers. Access for wheelchairs or passengers is via the rear passenger ramp in a seamless transition. The sliding door gains entry to the rest of the cabin. Great for school groups, sheltered housing units, care homes and voluntary groups.

 

SACT7 – VW Vista – 4 seats + 1 w/c and driver

South Ayrshire Community Transports SACT7 VW Vista sits at the beach front in Ayr

‘Katie G’ is a member of the team of MPV’s. Slightly smaller than the the Tourneos, she has a permanent wheelchair space and five permanent seats. Great for family sized groups. Currently Katie is used as the R700 MyBus service around South Carrick in the Girvan area, Monday to Saturday. It is available to hire on Sundays and every evening after 18.30.

 

SACT9 & SACT10 – Citroen Flexilite – 16 seats + driver (12 + 1 w/c, 8 + 2 w/c and driver)

These are lightweight vehicles that can be driven on a car licence by arrangement. They have 16 passenger seats with an easy climb door step and are fitted with an under-floor passenger lift at the rear. Both can take 1 or 2 wheelchair passengers with reduced seating.

 

SACT11 – Fiat eDucato – 15  seats + driver

‘Jarvie’ a 100% all electric 15-seat minibus. Currently used for school contracts, it can be hired through the day for shorter runs and it’s 90 mile range gives it good local use for schools and shopping trips. It’s a lightweight vehicle that can under certain conditions be driven on a car licence.

 

SACT12 – Mercedes Sprinter Low floor bus – 16  seats (14 + 1 w/c) + driver 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Roxy’ is the SPT funded replacement bus for the CB8 service. On CB8 service days (M, W, F & Sat) it can only be hired after 6.30pm. This has an automatic gear box and requires a D1 to drive. Destination boards are available to advertise your event (prior notice required). Ideal for events where multiple pick up and drop off points are used.

 

SACT13 – Ford Transit – 16 seats + driver

 

 

 

 

 

Joining us in March ’23, this extra long wheelbase transit is ideal for school and community groups that do not require accessible options. Comfortable seats, cup holders and a luggage rack make it perfect for longer trips too. Requires D1 on license to drive. It also has a towbar.

 

SACT14 – Maxus eDELIVER9 – 12 seats + driver

A non-accessible electric ’23 plate with 12 passenger seats. Used for school contracts, it can be hired through the day for shorter runs and it’s 100 mile range gives it good local use for schools and shopping trips.

 

SACT15 – Maxus eDELIVER9 – 9 seats (6 + 1 w/c) + driver

 

 

 

 

An electric vehicle with an internal passenger lift. It will accommodate one wheelchair.

SACT16 – 1 x Citroen Flexilite – 16 seats/up to 3 wheelchairs + driver

(1 x wheelchair: 12 passengers + driver, 2 w/c: 8 pax or 3 w/c: 6 pax, including 2 next to driver)

 

 

 

 

A ’24 plate Citroen Flexilite similar to SACT9 & 10 but able to carry up to 3 wheelchairs. Can be driven on a car licence by arrangement.

 

SACT17 – Ford Transit – 16 seats + driver

Joining us in August ’24 this extra long wheelbase transit is ideal for school and community groups that do not require accessible options. Requires D1 on license to drive. It also has a towbar.

 

SACT18 – Renault Master – 8 passengers seats. Storage area in rear.

Working in partnership with the Ayr Sea Cadets this vehicle is used on a school contract only and is not available to hire generally.

 

Please Note:

  1. The transport laws we adhere to mean that we can not hire minibuses to individuals or to “for-profit” companies. Hires must be made by not for profit charities or voluntary organisations that have membership with us. Membership is now free. Forms are available here.
  2.  As of 1st August 2018, SACT became VAT registered. The laws on hires are complicated to an extent, but please bear these basic points in mind:
  • A minibus seating 9 or more passengers will not attract VAT if one of our SACT paid or volunteer drivers is being used.
  • If you use your own driver that is not registered with us via the preferred volunteer driver scheme (in which they become a SACT volunteer) the hire and any additional mileage costs will attract VAT.
  • All MPV hires (8 passenger seat or less vehicles) will attract VAT regardless of who is driving the MPV.
  • Prices are per vehicle. When calculating cost, passenger numbers will have an effect on an individual cost. It will work out cheaper per person to have 16 passengers in a 16 passenger seat vehicle as opposed to 10, for example.
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