BUSK UK Ltd

What does BUSK do?

Established in February 1993, BUSK is the first port of call for many road safety professionals when it comes to the safety of children and young people travelling by road, in particular, on home to school services, UK school trips and visits abroad. BUSK actively promotes safe coach travel. Since 2013 BUSK has managed Benchmark, the UK's first and only completely independent accreditation for the coach and minibus inudstry, based on legal and safety compliance. Many schools, parents and passenger transport operators have benefited from the free services BUSK provides. BUSK training courses for use in school, ensure that students of all ages understand why a safety belt should be worn where provided, and crucially, learn about the dnagers of distracting the driver. Get in touch with BUSK if you are unable to find what you are looking for on our website. We are here to help.

Introducing Micheal Imperato

Micheal Imperato, Partner & Head of Public & Administrative law at Watkins & Gunn Solicitors & BUSK honorary legal advisor

If you are responsible for hiring coaches for school trips then you need to understand what the law requires from you. I have been a school governor for over 20 years and it is important that school governors take time to be reasonably satisfied that they have safe procedures in place, including a transport and seat belt policy. These procedures must give assurances that pupils, teachers, helpers and drivers are safe as far as reasonably possible. It’s crucial to evidence and demonstrate, that a governing body takes seriously, its legal duties of care, that it has a culture of safety and responsibility.

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Visit Watkins & Gunn

Home to School Transport

Advice and information for parents, carers, schools, local authority & library boards.

School Trips

Advice, information & legal requirements when making transport arrangements for schools trips.

Training & Resources

Courses written by BUSK, training for students, teachers, school governors & management teams in schools.

Activity centres directory

Find a centre to visit for a school trip, family visit, residential holidays & training facilities.

BUSK Approved

Find a tour company that works to reduce driver fatigue on long haul journeys.

Benchmark members

The UK’s first & only completely independent star rating for the coach industry based on safety and legal compliance. Members meet a BUSK standard. Check out members in your area.

Free School Membership

Become a BUSK member today. Membership for schools is free, providing that special safety status parents and carers need when you make transport arrangements for students.