Comfortable Coach Hire You Can Count On

About Us

Your Trusted Partner for Minibus and Coach Services

Bringing People Together - Safely, Comfortably, Reliably

Located in the Heart of Hertfordshire we are an established, trusted, family run minibus and coach hire company.  With a strong belief that passenger transport should be straightforward, comfortable and stress free.  Having built our reputation over the years on being ultra-reliable, punctual and professional we offer for private hire a modern well maintained fleet ranging from 16 to 70 passenger seats, with solutions available for smaller groups starting from 7 passengers.

Operating primarily across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Essex but by no means limited to these areas. With extensive knowledge of routes and destinations throughout the UK, we offer a bespoke service to meet your requirements. Whether you’re organising travel for a small or large group, we tailor our service to suit your needs.

Services

Explore Our Services

Every Journey Covered, Your Way

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Corporate

Bringing teams together

Professional, dependable transport for business travel and company movements.

Includes:

Work events & away days
Business meetings & conferences
Client transport
Workplace shuttles & contract services
Film & TV production transport
Partner with us options

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Transfers

Arrive in comfort

Reliable, smooth transfers to keep passengers moving.

Includes:

UK airport & seaport transfers
Hotel & venue pickups
International tour groups to the UK
24/7 emergency cover for flight diversions and crew transfers.
Rail Replacement for planned maintenance or unplanned disruptions.

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Special Events

Journeys that create memories

Dedicated coach transport designed for memorable occasions.

Includes:

Weddings & family celebrations
Race days & Sports Finals
Christmas markets and seasonal events

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Education

Safe & inspired journeys

Trusted transport for schools, colleges and universities, with smart, friendly, enhanced DBS checked drivers.  Ensuring every student arrives safely, on time and ready to participate.

Includes:

Home-to-school contracts and campus shuttles
Sports fixtures, championships & tournaments
Swimming lessons, field studies & activity days
Cultural & seasonal trips
UK Residential trips

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Group & Leisure

Life is better shared

Personalised group travel for leisure, community and social outings.  Our friendly, experienced team can help plan your trip.  

Includes:

Clubs & association trips
Churches & community group travel
Sightseeing & city tours
Leisure days out

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UK Coach Tours

Excellence in every mile

Flexible, comfortable UK-wide transport tailored to your group’s plans. While you organise the destinations and activities, our experienced team provides the professional driver and vehicle to bring your vision to life.

Includes:

Bespoke transport solutions for a UK itinerary
Comprehensive support for multi-day national tours
Professional drivers with specialist UK-wide knowledge
B2B coach hire for travel agents and tour operators
Expert planning assistance to ensure seamless travel logistics

our fleet

Versatile Fleet for Your Journey

PSVAR Compliant Vehicles on our fleet

Mini Coaches (16-25 Seats)

Ideal for smaller groups who want a more personal, flexible way to travel. These compact vehicles are perfect when you need comfort, convenience and great value for group trips.

Mid-Size Coaches (26-40 Seats)

A versatile choice for groups that want more space without needing a fullsize coach. These coaches strike the perfect balance between comfort and capacity, making them suitable for a wide range of journeys.

Large Coaches (41-70 Seats)

Best for bigger groups travelling together with ease. With generous seating and smooth ride comfort, these coaches offer the ideal solution when capacity and convenience matter most. Ideal for school residential trips, corporate events and UK wide trips and tours.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Our Services

"We use Riviera for School bookings and for Private Airport Transfers. We always receive great service and always use them as they are trustworthy."

Chris B

"Riviera have always provided a great service when we use them for Private Hires. So attentive and kind, great to have such a good operator on hand."

Mrs Baldwin

Faq

Answers to Common Questions Overview

We offer competitive pricing tailored to your journey. Costs vary depending on distance, duration, vehicle size, and any additional requirements such as parking, tolls, or attraction tickets.

To provide an accurate quote, we’ll need, the main hirer name/company name and contact details, date and time of travel, number of passengers, destination including pick up and drop off locations, purpose of your trip, luggage requirements and any special or accessibility requirements.

We are happy to consider last minute bookings but recommend booking as early as possible, ideally 4–8 weeks’ notice ensures the best availability.  Please note that we are exceptionally busy between May and July, so early booking is especially important during this period.

All our vehicles are regularly inspected for safety, roadworthiness, and legal compliance in line with standards set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.  Our coaches and minibuses are fitted with 3 point seatbelts and are fully insured.

All drivers undergo enhanced DBS checks and hold a valid certificate. This enables us to safely support school and child transport.

We hold comprehensive Motor Insurance and Public Liability Insurance. Copies of our certificates are available on request - please contact our office.

Yes. Our fleet complies with PSVAR (Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations) requirements. Please let us know your specific needs when booking so we can allocate the most suitable vehicle.

A strict no food, drink, or alcohol policy applies on our coaches unless otherwise agreed in advance and this must be confirmed in writing.

We will always try to accommodate changes where possible. However, this depends on the notice given and availability. Changes may also affect the final price.

Full payment is required no later than 14 days prior to travel, unless you hold an approved credit account with us. A non-refundable deposit may be required when confirming your booking.

Our preferred payment method is bank transfer, to the bank details provided on your invoice. Cheque payments must clear before the travel date and in line with invoice terms.

Cancellation terms depend on how much notice is given, and charges may apply. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel, as early notice may help reduce costs.

Any non-refundable costs already incurred on your behalf (such as deposits for pre-booked parking, ferries, accommodation, or attraction tickets) will remain payable, regardless of when the booking is cancelled.

All cancellations must be made in writing (email is acceptable), and any refunds will be considered based on the specific circumstances.