AQW 52824/22-27

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 23/09/2026
Answered On Date: 30/09/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
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.

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.