Breakdown Cover for Coach and Bus Fleets

Bespoke breakdown cover for coach and bus fleets

Our fleet breakdown cover provides your business with nothing less than the best cover for fleets of coaches and buses with 2 or more vehicles. So any fleet from 2 vehicles, all the way to much larger fleets with lots of vehicles, we’ve got you covered. 

We know a ‘one size fits all’ approach won’t cut it when it comes to insuring your fleet, so we offer a number of different levels of coach and bus fleet cover, working with our customers to offer a bespoke service which perfectly suits your needs. 

Vehicles covered on coach and bus breakdown cover

In most coach and bus breakdown plans, the following can be covered:

• Minibuses

• Coaches

• Buses

• Double-decker buses

With our policies, you can expect coverage for:

• Electrical or mechanical failures
• Lack of fuel
• Filled with wrong fuel
• Battery issues
• Punctures 
• Breakdown recovery
• Alternative travel
• Emergency accommodation

If you want more details or more information about what we can cover with our insurance plans, get in touch.

Is breakdown cover a legal requirement for coach and bus fleets?

Breakdown cover is not a legal requirement for coach and bus fleets, but we’d definitely recommend cover to keep your business and customers safe. 

As a coach and bus fleet, your vehicles are expensive to maintain and repair, and they also facilitate the running of your business. That’s why it’s vital to keep them up and running as efficiently as possible with FleetCover. 

Levels of coach and bus breakdown cover

The types of cover for coach and bus breakdown cover can be broken down into 4 main levels:

• UK Local Cover – Includes recovery to a suitable nearby garage or a chosen destination which is up to 10 miles from the location of the breakdown.

• UK Local and National Cover – Includes cover across the UK and recovery to a suitable garage or chosen destination which is up to 10 miles from the location of the breakdown.

• UK Local, National and Doorstep Cover – Includes home starts, cover across the UK and recovery to a suitable garage or chosen destination which is up to 10 miles from the location of the breakdown.

• UK and European Cover – Includes roadside assistance in the UK and Europe, home start and recovery to a suitable garage or chosen destination which is up to 10 miles from the location of the breakdown.

The benefits of coach and bus-specific breakdown cover

Here are some key benefits of coach and bus-specific breakdown cover:

• Specialised roadside support – The breakdown assistance you receive is from specialised engineers/mechanics who are experienced in working with such vehicles. 

• Completed travel for passengers – Many policies can arrange for alternate transport to complete the journey on which your passengers were on. This removes the chance of leaving passengers stranded and having to fully refund. 

• Vehicle recovery – Due to the size of buses and coaches, vehicle recovery can be difficult. Breakdown cover covers the costs of this recovery, allowing your vehicle to be taken to a garage and minimising disruption to business. 

• Cost savings – A bespoke fleet insurance plan is cheaper than seeking breakdown cover for each vehicle individually, and is also a much simpler process!

Combining insurance and breakdown cover for coach and bus fleets

Insurance for coach and bus fleets helps pay for expensive repairs following an accident. The amount of cover you have depends on the amount of insurance you choose to take out. 

Combining insurance and breakdown cover for coach and bus fleets ensures that all aspects of your business are covered. You can afford repairs following unfortunate accidents and your broken down vehicles don’t stay out of business for long, costing you much less. This ensures as many happy customers as possible, and peace of mind that your fleet is fully protected. 

Contact the FleetCover team today for a bespoke quote on breakdown cover, insurance, or both combined for coach and bus fleets.