Rivervale Minibus

08/09/2026

We love it when customers choose us again. And again ✨
Thank you to Acorn Education Trust for trusting us with your fleet 🚐

08/09/2026

Some lovely words for Anne! 🌟

"Anne was so efficient and understanding with my worries around dates, timings and backup tests.
She offered me words of encouragement when I was panicking. I always felt I was as important as any of her clients even though I could tell she was a very busy person."

Respect, understanding and a tailored approach 👍
Thank you for the review The Peak Adventure!

07/09/2026

Well, have you?

This helpful blog gives you a refresh on all the things you should be checking before your minibuses hit the road again 👍
https://buff.ly/MqrT0yC

Post-summer holidays calls for not only a thorough walk-around check of your vehicles, but your Safety Inspections may well already be due too.

06/09/2026

A nice review for Emeline this time, one of our administrative team members ✨
At the end of the phone and beginning of the conversation 👍
Thank you to Andy at The Peak Adventure!

04/09/2026

6 weeks have passed just like that!
Chances are, your next Safety Inspection is due already too.

Don't get caught out, book yours in today, our engineers come to you on your premises to make it as convenient as possible 👍

Speak to our team today to get yours next series of inspections in the calendar and off your plate:
📞 01869 253744
📩 [email protected]

03/09/2026

Our FREE School Minibus Audit will help you find any gaps to improve efficiency, safety, and save money.

So, do you have too many minibuses, suppliers, agreements, and service plans to keep up with? Do you think you could save money (and time) by streamlining your minibus operations?

Give us a call to book your audit, whether you’re a current customer of Rivervale or not, and one of our friendly team with either come to your premises or arrange an online call 👍
📩 [email protected]
📞 01869 253 744
https://rivervaleminibus.co.uk/additional-minibus-services/school-minibus-audit/

02/09/2026

We have these Ford Transit Leader 17-seat Minibuses in stock and ready to go 💪
•£449 + VAT per month* for only 24 months
•£1347 + VAT initial rental payment
•3 + 23 rental payment profile
•5,000 annual mileage
•Fully- maintained contract

Includes road fund licence, services and MOTs, breakdown cover, standard logo and livery, and a place on the UK's only face-to-face minibus management course.
UK wide delivery available too 👍

Get in touch to reserve yours:
📞 01869 253744
📩 [email protected]


*Ford Transit Leader 17-seat £449 + VAT per month. Payment profile 3+23. Initial rental payment £1347 + VAT followed by 23 monthly payments. 5,000 mileage allowance. Funder-Maintained contract. Business users only, subject to status, guarantees, and indemnities may be required. Excess mileage charges apply. Fair Wear and Tear and Damage Charges may apply. For full terms and conditions, visit www.rivervale.co.uk. Rivervale is a broker and not a lender. Rivervale Minibus Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registration number 3723474). We do not provide independent financial advice. We will receive a commission and/or quality-derived bonus for introducing you to one of our panel of leasing companies or finance providers. The commission we receive may be pre-set but can vary and will impact the amount payable by the customer.

Rivervale Minibus Ltd. Registered in England, No. 03723474. VAT Registration No. 831 9582 10. A1, A3, Evershed Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6QB. Rivervale Minibus Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a broker and not a lender. We are an independent leasing broker and not a lender. We do not provide independent financial advice. We may receive commission and/or quality derived bonus for introducing you to one of our panel of leasing companies or finance providers.

01/09/2026

If you're carrying passengers, you'll know all to well how often there's a sudden need to find a bathroom...

This app, Flush Toilet Finder & Map, helps drivers locate their nearest loo stop while they're on the road
https://buff.ly/FvnDXqL

Just be sure to practice safe driving, and stop the vehicle whilst you're using the app 👍

31/08/2026

And just like that we're back to school and back to the to-do list 📋
If you haven't already, make sure these tasks take top priority this week 👍

Here's the what, click the link below for why:
•Services, MOTs and maintenance plans
•Rodent damage
•Brakes
•Thorough walk-around check: https://rivervaleminibus.co.uk/minibus-inspections-checks/minibus-walkaround-checks/
•Safety Inspections: https://rivervaleminibus.co.uk/minibus-inspections-checks/
•Driver training: https://rivervaleminibus.co.uk/minibus-driver-training/
•Battery condition
•Breakdown information
•Tyres
•Section-19 Permits on display

10 vital back-to-school Minibus Checks In a week or so, we will all be back to school, or back to normal, after the summer holidays. Before getting back to normal, especially for those of you who have not used your minibuses over the last six weeks, now’s the time to ensure

27/08/2026

If you run/work in/drive for a community group, club or initiative, this is important for you ✨

This November, the Community Transport Association is bringing the sector together for the ConneCTing Conference 2026

4 virtual sessions exploring the ideas, evidence and relationships shaping the future of community transport in England.

It'll be delivered online across the four dates in November, each two-hour session stands alone, so you can book the one most relevant to you or join for all of them 👍

🚐 Interactive
🚐 Real examples from across the sector
🚐 Practical ideas you can use straight away
🚐 Opportunities to connect with those facing similar challenges

Find out more and book your place here: https://ctauk.org/connecting-conference-2026