AQW 52824/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will review the Northern Ireland driving licence, to enable volunteer minibus drivers, born after 1 January 1997, to drive up to 16 passenger seat vehicles, operated on a not-for-profit basis.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 23 September 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 23 September 2026
- Answer due by
- 8 October 2026
- Answered
- 30 September 20267 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My officials have previously engaged with the sector on this issue. The current licensing
arrangements for drivers of not-for-profit community transport providers are a legal
requirement in support of road safety and I have no plans to change them.