These are the terms and conditions of hire of any vehicle trading under Ridleys Coaches (hereafter called ‘the company’).  They form the basis under which the company agrees to hire any vehicle to a customer (hereafter called’ the hirer’).

• The company estimates the length of the journey in good faith. However, as a result of breakdown, traffic congestion or any other event beyond the companies control the journey may take longer than advised and under those circumstances the company will not be liable for any loss or inconvenience suffered by the hirer as a result.
• Should the vehicle be taken on a longer distance or detained longer than the hirer expressed and was contracted for then the company reserve the right to make additional charges as appropriate.
• The company is not responsible and will not accept liability for any loss, damage or injury to a passenger entering or leaving the vehicle or leaving their seat whilst the vehicle is in motion.
• The company does not accept liability for any items or personal belongings of the hirer left on the vehicle. 
• The company reserves the right to send an alternative vehicle at any time providing vehicle does not have less than the number of seats requested at the time of booking.
• The company reserves the right to use other operators vehicles and drivers should the need arise.
• The balance of hire must be paid 7 days prior to travel unless otherwise agreed by Ridleys Coaches.  The company reserves the right to cancel any booking where payment has not been received within the stated time.
• No passengers will be carried in excess of the seating capacity on a vehicle.
• Seatbelts, where provided, must be worn at all times.
• Carrying and the consumption of alcohol in the seating area of the vehicle is strictly forbidden unless agreed with management prior to travel.
• No smoking is allowed on any vehicle.
• Should any passenger soil any vehicle due to alcohol consumption the company reserve the right to charge a fee of £50 towards the cleaning costs of the vehicle.
• If the hirer requires collection from an airport/ferry port the vehicle will wait for 60 minutes at no extra charge.  Delays longer than 60 minutes will result an extra charge being made to the hirer. 
• Cancellation charges:
• More than 72 hours prior to travel – no charge will be made, if a deposit or full payment hs been made the company will make a full refund.
• Less than 72 hours prior to travel – the full charge will be due
• Acceptance of a quotation provided by Ridleys Coaches implies acceptance of the above terms and conditions