Midi Coach: 29 to 35 Seats for Shuttles and Tours
The midi coach fills the gap between a minibus and a full-size coach. For a group of around 30 it avoids paying for twenty empty seats, and it reaches venues a bigger coach cannot.
Dimensions and luggage
Typical capacity is 29 to 35 seats. A Setra S 511 HD, one example of the class, is 10.47 m long, against 12 to 14 m for a full-size coach. The underfloor bays are smaller than a full-size coach's, so for an airport transfer with one large case per person, give the luggage count before the vehicle is fixed.
Sample models
Typical models in this class, as run by the licensed, insured operators we book. The operator confirming your schedule decides the exact vehicle.
Midi coach (29 to 35 seats)
Iveco Daily Wing
29+1 passengers · 29 bags
Setra S 511 HD
35+1 passengers · 35+1 bags
Where the shorter body pays off
The shorter body copes better with narrow rural roads and town centres. That suits corporate shuttles looping between two or three hotels and a venue, golf groups heading to coastal links, and day tours on minor roads. It also suits wedding guests bound for a country-house venue at the end of a lane.
For a conference, a midi coach on a continuous loop can outperform one large coach on a single run, because delegates board as they are ready. Send the loop stops and the frequency you want, and the quote will show how many vehicles that needs.
At a glance
- Seats: 29-35
- Luggage: Underfloor luggage bays, smaller than a full-size coach
Same obligations as a large coach
Size does not change the rules. It still needs a category D driver and a tachograph. Once it carries more than 8 paying passengers the operator must be licensed under the Road Passenger Transport Operator scheme, and once a vehicle of this size is more than a year old, it needs a CVRT roadworthiness pass every year.
Questions
How many seats does a midi coach have?
Usually 29 to 35, depending on the model. Check the seat count on the quote against your final numbers.
Is a category D driver needed for a midi coach?
Yes. D1 covers only up to 16 passengers and 8 m, and a midi coach exceeds both.
Does a midi coach suit a hotel-to-venue shuttle?
Often it does. It loads quickly, fits tighter forecourts and can run a loop at set intervals.
Services
- Delegate Movements for Conferences and Company Events
- School Tour Transport, Planned Around the School Day
- Getting a Squad to the Ground on Time
- Wedding Day Logistics, Ceremony to Last Shuttle
- Golf Groups: Arrivals, Tee Times and Clubs on Board
- Day Tours Planned on Slots and Drive Times
- Pilgrimage Group Movements: Shrine, Mountain, Airport
- Accessible Transfers: What to Specify, What to Check
Quote a midi coach
Send group size, luggage, route and timings. The quote shows the model class, seat count and driver hours.
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