MIDAS
Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme which provides certificated driver training and assessment for minibus drivers.
It is organised by the
Community Transport Association U.K.(CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training
of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote
the safer operation of minibuses. MIDAS is applicable to any organisation operating or using minibuses.
PATS
Passenger Assistant Training Scheme is certificated training that aims to improve safety by providing
skills and information for passenger assistants (escorts). It is designed for anyone who has care or supervision of
passengers travelling by road - in cars, taxis, minicabs or large buses. Applicable to: volunteers as well as paid staff,
it covers legal, practical and safety issues - and is a comprehensive training package. It aims to improve passenger safety by
providing the skills and information for passenger assistants to understand and meet the needs of their passengers.