Ugobus

Ugobus - More Than Just A Journey

Contact us:

Email: ugobus@essex.gov.uk

Telephone: 03330 139 489

Do you, or somebody you know, require accessible transport?

Perhaps you currently have minibusses, and your drivers need additional training?

With almost 20 years of experience our team pride themselves in getting to know our customers; offering a transport service that is personable, dependable, and friendly. Ugobus provides tailored transport throughout Essex and is Essex County Council's in-house minibus fleet of over 80 accessible minibuses, with tail lifts and equipment for wheelchair travel.

• The fleet undertakes contracted work to meet specific accessibility needs for adults and children and support local community transport provision (see the table below where we currently offer transport)

• Provides student/mainstream transport to colleges and schools

• 16-seater accessible vehicles can be hired with an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked driver by non-profit organisations and registered charities

• Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training and vehicle assessments.

We can offer transport to the following centres and schools:

Join our team

We are currently looking for part-time and full-time drivers across Essex.

We offer our drivers fully funded training including*:

• a D1 category license (for vehicles up to 16 seats)

• a comprehensive induction to driving passengers with additional needs

• Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS)

• Health and Safety

• First Aid Training

• Dementia awareness

• Epilepsy

We also offer flexible working hours and an industry-competitive wage. To apply now visit Working for Essex.