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DAPSS - Driver & Passenger Safety Training, Delivered Your Way

The Gold Standard in Passenger Safety – Now with Face-to-Face Expertise

While MiDAS dominates the minibus sector, DAPSS (Driver & Passenger Safety Scheme) redefines safety for Car/MPV  & Minibus drivers transporting passengers (including those with disabilities). Unlike purely digital solutions, DAPSS combines rigorous standards with on-site, expert-led training at your premises, ensuring skills are perfected where they matter most: on the road.

Key Advantages Over Generic Training:

 Face-to-face mastery – No remote guesswork; live coaching tailored to your fleet
 Disability-inclusive – Specialised protocols for safe passenger assistance
 Premises-based convenience – Minimal downtime, maximum relevance
 ECO-driving integrated – Reduce costs while boosting safety


Who is DAPSS for?


DAPSS is applicable to any organisation that operates or uses minibuses, from small voluntary organisations operating a single vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges & universities.

DAPSS has developed over the years from the initial minibus course to include Car & MPV, Passenger Assistant, Manual Handling and Minibus Fire & Evacuation courses. DAPSS drivers their admin & management are actively encouraged to keep in touch with UK Global Road Safety so we can help with any advice or information you need.

DAPSS Courses we deliver:

Front Line Driver DAPSS Courses:

  • DAPSS Standard Training (Car/MPV & Minibus)
  • DAPSS Accessible Training
  • DAPSS Fire & Emergency Evacuation

DAPSS Train the Trainer Courses:

  • DAPSS Standard Driver Assessor Trainer
  • DAPSS Standard & Accessible Assessor Trainer

Individuals trained up on DAPSS Train the Trainer courses are certified to deliver frontline courses to drivers within their own organisation. 


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