A minibus is a purpose built passenger motor vehicle and is sometimes referred to as a mini coach depending on the seating capacity. This multi use vehicle is different to a bus as it carries less people and hence is smaller in size. Normally to be classed under this term the seating capacity has to be in the range of eight to thirty people and it is also common for it be low flooring based. A ten seater vehicle will definitely fit in the category of a minibus instead of a mini coach.
A ten seater minibus will have some basic and necessary facilities on board and these will include wheelchair access, safety glass, a full interior, lighting, side light switches, first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, rear view mirrors, handrails, heating and also ventilation.
Some of the main uses of a ten seater minibus includes airport journeys, family events such as weddings and christenings, short distance travelling such as a drop off and pick up service, a shared taxi services (i.e. instead of booking more than one normal car taxi), a large taxi cab service, removal services, delivery services and also business services for charities and public authorities. It is widely regarded as a cost effective form of vehicle hire.