A van with a wheelchair accessibility ramp extended is parked outside a modern brick building.

10-Passenger Wheelchair-Accessible School Van by Driverge

No CDL Required. MPV (Multipurpose Vehicle)

Efficiently transport one wheelchair student and up to six ambulatory passengers (including driver), or up to 10 ambulatory passengers. Built on a new Ford Transit, this vehicle gets re-classified as a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) and does not require a CDL driver. Plus, it offers a lower cost of ownership vs. a traditional bus and is easier to maneuver and park.

A foldable vehicle seat in an upright position within an empty van interior, showing rear passenger seats and a yellow floor section.

A white van with rear doors open, featuring a deployed wheelchair lift with a wheelchair on it.

Aftermarket Foldable Bench and Rear Lift

3rd and 4th row folding benches that can accommodate 4 passengers when deployed or 1 Wheelchair passenger when folded. 800 lbs. capacity 34”x54” rear lift to securely load and unload your wheelchair passenger.

Interior of a passenger van showing four black seats, a steering wheel, and dashboard on a white background.

Interior of a passenger van with three rows of black leather seats and seatbelts, viewed from the back.

Original Manufacturer Seats

Front part of the van is equipped with original manufacturer seats. In combination with fold-away seats it creates great level of comfort and unmatched flexibility.

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10-Passenger Wheelchair Accessible School Van Information Sheet

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We Take the Worry Out of Compliance

As a registered NHTSA vehicle modifier, Driverge can convert and relabel vehicles from “vehicle type Bus” to “vehicle type MPV” (Multipurpose Vehicle) by permanently removing seats so that they cannot be reinstalled. This results in maximum seating positions of 10 persons or less. With a wheelchair passenger on board, this innovative conversion can accommodate one wheelchair rider and up to six ambulatory passengers. This means your van will comply with Public Law 109-59 (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act)*.

Driverge School Van Applications

To meet regulatory compliance, Driverge School Bus™ conversions use new, untitled Ford Transits.

2024–2025 Models: Driverge offers T-350s with 148-inch wheelbases and all roof heights.

Diagram of a vehicle interior layout with ten seats, including driver. Four seats in two rows on each side and one in front next to the driver.

10 ambulatory passengers including the driver. Two two-passenger foldaway seats deployed.

Diagram of a van interior layout with seating. Includes a wheelchair-accessible area, multiple seats, and a drivers seat on the right.

1 wheelchair passenger and 6 ambulatory passengers, including the driver. Two two-passenger foldaway seats folded.

*Always check your state and/or local community compliance laws.
*One Wheelchair passenger is the equivalent of four ambulatory passengers according to Public Law 109-59.