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Parents of girl killed in 1993 minibus crash push UK to require D1 licences for teachers driving students.
More than 30 years after their daughter Claire died in a 1993 M40 minibus crash that killed 13 people, her parents Liz and Steve Fitzgerald are urging the UK to require D1 driving licences for teachers transporting students.
They argue current rules allow any teacher over 21 with a standard licence to drive a minibus without specialized training, medical checks, or a practical test, creating avoidable risks.
Supported by their MP and the NASUWT teachers’ union, they highlight that many teachers feel pressured to drive, some traveling over 50 miles after full teaching days.
While the government says it provides safety guidance, it has not mandated D1 licences, leaving a long-standing loophole that advocates say endangers students and staff.
Los padres de una niña muerta en un accidente de minibús en 1993 presionan al Reino Unido para que exija licencias D1 para los maestros que conducen estudiantes.