Terms and Conditions

Conditions of Hire

 

1.Applications

These conditions apply whether a contract is made verbally or in writing. The Hirer contracts the Company upon behalf of
the Hirer and as an agent for all passengers travelling on the vehicle. The Hirer warrants that he/she has the full authority of all
passengers to enter into this contract on their behalf and to accept these conditions of Hire. The Hirer shall indemnify the Company
against any loss claim, damage, award or settlement which may be made against the Company in excess of the exclusions and limitations
of liability contained in the Conditions of Hire as a consequence of any lack of authority upon the part of the Hirer to enter into this
contract.

2.Quotations

Quotations are given on the basis of the most direct route and in the information given by the Hirer. The route used will be
at the discretion of the Company unless the Hirer has requested a particular route, which will be specified in the confirmation letter or
invoice. All quotations are given subject to the Company having available a vehicle suiting the Hirer’s requirements at the time of
acceptance of this quotation. Quotations are valid for 28 days from issue unless some other period is specified. Unless otherwise stated
admission charges, meals, accommodation and coach parking charges are not included in the quoted price and the hirer agrees to pay
such charges.

3. Use of Vehicle

Unless confirmed in writing by the Company, the vehicle should not be assumed to remain at any point between the
outward and return journey nor to remain available to the Hirer’s incidental use when parked at such points.

4. Route and Time Variation

Should the vehicle be detained by the Hirer or taken on a longer journey than that contracted for, the
Company reserves the right to make an additional charge. The vehicle will depart at times agreed with the Hirer and the Company will not
be liable for any loss or injury sustained by any passengers who fails to join a vehicle of the appointed time.

5. Drivers’ Hours and Rest Period Regulations

The hours agreed with the Operator for the operation of any hire must be strictly
observed (other than in the case of serious emergency or diversion) so that regulations governing drivers’ hours and rest periods can be
complied with. The Operator reserves the right to curtail or otherwise alter any hire which does not comply with the relevant regulations.
Neither the Hirer nor any passenger shall delay the departure of a vehicle or otherwise interrupt the journey so putting the driver at risk of
breaching the regulations relating to drivers’ hours or work and duty. The Hirer will indemnify the company against any extra expenses or
charges which the company may incur including, but not limited, to the cost of providing a replacement driver.

6. Seating Capacity

The Hirer must ensure that the number of passengers on the vehicle does not exceed the stated capacity for that
vehicle.

7. Confirmation

Written confirmation by the Company is the only basis for the acceptance of a hiring or for a subsequent alteration to its
terms.

8. Payment

Any deposit requested must be paid by the time stated and payment in full must be made before the start of the hire unless
the company has agreed in writing to a variation in this condition.

9. Cancellation by Hirer

Should the Hirer wish to cancel any arrangement, the following scale of charges shall apply in relation to the
total hire charge. Cancellation due to inclement weather conditions will also be charged as follows
DAYS PRIOR TO CANCELLATION CHARGE COACH HIRE
14 days or more £25 administration fee
1-13 days 50% of hire
Day of Hire / Arrival of coach 100% of hire

10. Cancellation by the Company

In the event of any emergency, riot, fire, civil commotion, strike, lock out, stoppage or restraint of
labour or on the happening of any event which the Company has no control (including adverse weather and road conditions) or in the
event of the Hirer taking any action to vary agreed conditions unilaterally, the Company may, by returning all money paid and without
further or other liability, cancel the contract. The Company reserves the right to cancel any booking giving 14 days notice.

11. Vehicle to be provided

The Company reserves the right to provide a larger vehicle than that specified at no additional charge unless
any extra seats are used. The Company reserved the right to substitute other vehicles (including those of other operators) or ancillary
facilities for all or part of the hiring subject to such substitutes being of at least equivalent quality. Equipment in coaches (including radios,
audio and video cassette players, microphone and public address systems, beverage facilities and toilet facilities) is provided at the
discretion of the Company unless the quotation specifies that any such facilities will be available. Whilst every endeavor will be made to
comply with the Hirer’s subsequent requests, the Company cannot guarantee to meet any such requests.

12. Breakdown and Delays

The Company gives its advice on journey times in good faith, however, in the event of a breakdown or traffic
congestion, beyond the reasonable control of the Company, journeys may take longer than predicted and in those circumstances the
Company will not be liable for any loss or inconvenience suffered by the hirer as a result.

13. Conduct of Passengers

The Driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle. Any passenger whose conduct is in breach of
statutory regulations may be removed from the vehicle or prevented from boarding on the driver’s authority. The Hirer will be responsible
for the conduct of passengers and for any damage caused to the vehicle by passengers during the Hire. The Public Service Vehicle
(Conduct of Drivers Inspectors Conductors and Passengers) Regulations 1990 apply. The Company is not responsible or liable for lost
property, luggage or personal effects. These are carried on our vehicles at the owners risk. Where appropriate, Hirers should acquaint
themselves with the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol) Act 1995 and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act in addition to the current condition
of entry to race courses as laid down by the Race Course Association Ltd.

14. Refreshments, Alcoholic Drinks and Smoking

Other than on vehicle fitted expressly for that purpose, food and drink (including
alcoholic beverages) may not be consumed on the vehicle. No smoking is permitted on our vehicles.

15. Surcharges

The quotation given is based on operating costs at the date of the quotation, and when more than 30 days elapse
between the date of the quotation and the date of departure, the Company reserves the right to pass on to the Hirer increases in cost of
fuel or other increased costs resulting from Government action or other factors beyond the Company’s control. However, the first 2% of
certain cost increases will not be passed onto the Hirer.
Please Note: We do all in our power to have the coaches at the place and time stated on the day of engagement, but we cannot
guarantee or accept liability for non-appearance of Coaches through unforeseen circumstances such as strikes, mechanical breakdown,
fires etc.

16. School Travel

School staff are responsible for conducting a register of all students and carrying out a head count where required.
School staff are to sit next to emergency exits/front seats where possible and are responsible for securing student’s seatbelts where
present before the vehicle moves. School staff are responsible for first aid kits and other safety related information including fire
extinguishers. School staff are responsible for student’s behaviour and will be required to deal with any concerns raised by the driver. The
driver will inform the Transport Manager of any non-compliance or behaviour deemed to endanger others.

All parties are requested to note the above conditions as we only contract in accordance with these terms.

Poynters Coaches