1. Application
These conditions shall apply whether a contract has been made verbally or in writing. The hirer acts on behalf of all the passengers travelling on the vehicles. If the hirer is a company, group or partnership, an individual must be named as a responsible person, The hirer is responsible for the actions and decisions of all the passengers on board including any additional costs incurred in performing the contract, whether or not they actually travel with the party. If the hirer is not going to travel with the party, a representative must be chosen and the company informed prior to the hire taking place. The company will only accept instructions from the hirer or there nominated representative.. Where a copy of these conditions has been given to the hirer at any time, or the hirer has been advised verbally of all significant terms, making a booking will be deemed to signify acceptance of them. Where a hirer makes a booking before receiving these conditions and without being verbally advised of all significant terms, the hirer may cancel the contract without liability to the operator within 48 hours of receiving these conditions. Otherwise the hirer will be deemed to accept these conditions.

2. Quotations
Quotations are given on the basis of the direct route and on the information provided by the hirer. The route used will be at the discretion of the company Unless it has been particularly specified by the hirer in which case it will be clearly shown on the confirmation. All quotations are given subject to the company having a suitable vehicle at the time the hirer accepts the quotation. Quotations are valid for 14 days unless otherwise notified. All quotations are given for the vehicle and driver only. Any additional charges will be separately identified and will be the hirers responsibility unless otherwise stated.

3. Use of the vehicle
The hirer cannot assume the use of the vehicle between outward and return journeys, nor that it will remain at the destination for the hirers use Unless this as been agreed with the company in advance.

4. Route time and variation.
The company reserves the right to levy additional charges for additional mileage or time to that agreed. The charges will be pro rata and in accordance with the formula advised on the booking confirmation. The vehicle will depart at the times agreed by the hirer, and it is the responsibility of the hirer to account for all passengers at those times. The company Will not accept any liability for any losses incurred by passengers who fail to follow instructions given by the hirer.

5. Luggage and personal effects
Luggage and personal effects are carried in our vehicles at the owners risk , gangways. Doors, doorways and emergency exits must not be Obstructed, it is the hirers responsibility to ensure that the correct number of case/pieces are loaded/unloaded to or from the vehicle. AMB travel does not guarantee to carry all luggage or effects. The driver who as a legal responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is loaded safely and not overloaded will be the arbiter.

6. Drivers hours
The hours of operation for the driver are regulated by law and the hirer accepts the responsibility of ensuring that the hire keeps to the hours and times agreed by the company. Neither the hirer nor any passenger shall delay or otherwise interrupt the journey in such away that the driver is at risk of breaching regulations relating to driving and duty time. If any breach is likely to occur, the hirer will be responsible for any additional costs incurred unless it is out side the control of the hirer. The calculation of any additional costs will be as condition 4.

7. Seating capacity
The company will at the time of booking, agree and specify the legal seating capacity of the vehicle to be supplied. The hirer must not load the vehicle beyond this capacity.

8. Conveyance of animals.
On a private hire, no animals (0ther than guide dogs agreed in advance) may be carried on any vehicle without the prior written agreement of the Company .

9. Confirmation
Normally , only written confirmation by the company is the only basis for acceptance of a hiring or for subsequent alteration to its terms.

10. Payment
Any deposit requested must be paid by the date stated. Full payment by cheque is required 7 days before the start of the hire to allow for clearance otherwise cash will be required on the day of hire before travel. The company reserve the right to add interest at the rate of 3% per annum above the base rate of its bankers calculated on a daily basis, from the date by which payment should have been made.

11. Cancellation by the hirer
If the hirer wishes to cancel any agreement, the following scale of charges will apply in relation to the total hire charge. At or after the arrival of the vehicle at the departure point 100% of the hire Within 24 hours of the departure time but prior to the arrival of the vehicle 85% Within 24 to 48 hours of departure 70% Any time prior to 48 hours of departure 50% The cost of accommodation,meals, venue tickets or any supply organised on behalf of the hirer shall be payable in full (100%)

12. Breakdown of a vehicle
All of our vehicles are operated under O license conditions and are maintained to the highest of standards which are regulated by the department of transport. In the rare event of a break down no liability can be accepted for any loss or additional expense incurred by the hirer.

13. Delays
Whilst we do our utmost to ensure our drivers are punctual you will understand that we cannot accept responsibility for delays caused by circumstances beyond our control. The driver will drive at safe and sensible speeds in accordance with road conditions ,traffic conditions and the legal speed limits.

14. Conduct of passengers
AMB travel reserve the right to refuse to carry any passenger who is thought to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and whose behaviour poses A threat to other passengers, the driver or the vehicle.

15. Additional services
From time to time AMB travel may provide or introduce the services of other contractors i.e. additional vehicles or vehicles of a type that we don't have available. In these circumstances AMB travel will be acting as agent for the hirer and we will commonly receive a commission from the service provider.

Nothing in these terms and conditions effect the clients statutory rights