Terms & Conditions

These are the conditions of hire of Logic Transport LTD (hereinafter called the company). They form the basis of the contract under which the company agrees to hire its vehicles to the customer (hereinafter call 'the hirer').

ACCEPTANCE OF OUR QUOTATION - IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF ALL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

Breakdown and Delays

The company gives its advice on journey time in good faith. However, as a result of breakdown or traffic congestion or other events 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.

Liability for Injury

The company will not accept any liability for damage, injury or loss by any passenger standing up or walking around the vehicle whilst in motion.

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 drivers authority. The hirer will be responsible for the conduct of passengers and for any damage caused to the vehicle during the course of the hire.

Supplying Coaches with Additional Seating Capacity

The company reserves the right to supply a larger coach than that ordered for any journey and in this event no additional charge shall be made to the hirer unless the additional seating capacity is utilised.

The Use of Other Operators Vehicles

The company reserves the right to substitute other operators' vehicles in place of its own for any journey or part thereof.

Passenger Capacity and Seat Belts

No passenger may be carried in excess of the seating capacity of the vehicle and passengers should wear the seat belts provided at all times.

Payment Terms

A deposit of 25% of the hire charge, is payable at the time of booking. The balance of the hire charge is payable no later than 14 days prior to the date of hire, unless other payment terms are imposed as stated overleaf. (The company reserves the right to decline to execute any work when the foregoing condition has not been adhered to, in which case the deposit becomes forfeitable by the hirer to the company.)

Cancellation by The Hirer

The company reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee on a sliding scale as follows :

• i. Prior to 30 days of departure - Loss of Deposit.
• ii. 30-15 days before departure - 45% of Total Hire Charge.
• iii. 15-7 days before departure - 60% of Total Hire Charge.*
• iv. Within 7 Days of departure - 100% of Hire Charge.*

*during peak periods ie March to July and November cancellation up to 14 days before departure will incur 100% Hire Charge

The cost of accommodation, meals and theatre tickets which have already been purchased by the company at the request of the hirer, will be charged to the hirer, plus any administration charges incurred by the company.

Returnable Additional Deposits

The company reserves the right to insist upon a returnable additional deposit being provided by the hirer in addition to the hire charge. This deposit will be returned to the hirer following completion of the hire provided that no additional expenses were incurred by the company which were a direct result of the hirers, or his passengers actions.ie sickness and damage

Additional Charges

The company reserve the right to impose additional charges on the hirer following completion of the hire if the passengers have left the vehicle in an unreasonably untidy condition or having required additional time or mileage which was not included for in the originally booking.

Surcharges

The quotation given is based on operating costs at the date of quotation. Where more than 30 days elapse between the date of quotation and the date of departure, the company reserves the right to pass on to the hirer increases in the cost of fuel or other increased costs resulting from Government actions or other factors beyond the company’s control.

Drivers Hours Regulations

The hours agreed with the company for the operation of any hire must be strictly observed (other than in the case serious emergency or diversion.) so that statutory regulations and requirements governing drivers hours and rest periods can be complied with.

Consumption of Alcohol

Consumption and or carrying of alcohol in the passenger compartment of company vehicles is strictly forbidden.

No Smoking Policy

Hirers should note that this company operates a strictly no smoking policy on all coaches. Would hirers please bring this condition to the attention of all passengers intending to travel on the coach.

Loss or Damage to Personal Property

The company will not be responsible for any damage to, or loss of, personal property left in vehicles, howsoever caused.

Complaints

In the event of complaint about the company's services, the hirer should endeavour to seek a solution at the time by seeking assistance from the driver or from the company. If this has not provided a remedy, complaints should be submitted in writing and within 14 days of the termination of the hire. No correspondence will be entered into unless we are notified within the time specified. Contact our Private Hire Manager on 01992 890225