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Please remember this is only a guide, it does not cover every eventuality. You are the professional you must also use your knowledge, judgement and common sense. Make sure you know the restrictions, the rules, make sure you read the road signs.  

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The UKCOA is the only trade association run by coach operators for coach operators.

Joining the UKCOA is easy. Membership rates range between £200 and £600 per year depending on the number of vehicles you operate and you will have access to the latest news and updates affecting your company, joining like minded members of the coach industry who want to provide the best possible service for their customers. For further information click here Become A Member

We represent our members in key, national and local issues, such as PSVAR, vehicle technology, setting down and picking up facilities and coach parking, driving standards and employment.

We promote the coach industry and it’s importance to stakeholders with an interest in transport matters generally, including local and national government.

The UKCOA website has a members only section with access to compliance updates and crisis control.

With regular meetings and workshops, members newsletters, and the chance to meet those who are responsible for decision making in our industry, the UKCOA is the association to join if you want your voices as a UK coach operator to be heard.

Disabled Peoples Right to use Coach Services.

The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) an extremely important and influential government advisory body has finally written a piece on the accessibility of coach services. Whilst acknowledging the limitations to access unique to coaches as a result in the main of the width and height of the front entrance steps DPTAC encourage, operators the Department of Transport and manufacturers to come together to find a solution to this in the short to medium term. Read more here….

A1 Upper Street There will be a series of full and directional closures on the A1 Upper Street between Highbury Corner and A501 Pentonville Road junction on the following dates. This is due to carriageway resurfacing works. Full closures will take place between 20:00 and 06:00 on the following dates: Between Monday 4 and Thursday … Continue reading “A1 Upper Street – until Monday 18 November 2024”

A3220 Battersea Bridge Road There will be a series of lane restrictions affecting Battersea Bridge Road across Battersea Bridge, between Cambridge Road on the south side and Cheyne Walk on the north. Work will start at the junction with Cambridge Road and progress north one junction at a time. This is while we deliver the … Continue reading “A3220 Battersea Bridge Road – Monday 4th November until late 2025”

A406 Gunnersbury Avenue From 20:00 on Saturday 2 until Thursday 7 November, the A406 Gunnersbury Avenue will be closed northbound between Chiswick Roundabout and Popes Lane, with a signed diversion route in place. This is due to emergency Thames Water works. If you are driving through the area during this time, check before you travel, … Continue reading “A406 – Gunnersbury Avenue Saturday 2 – Thursday 7 November 2024”

Strikes planned by the RMT for early November have been suspended, However, strikes by ASLEF will still go ahead. There will be little to no service on London Underground lines on Thursday 7 November and on Tuesday 12 November. Levels and days of disruption vary. Details can be found on the TfL website: https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/strikes?intcmp=35779 EXCEPT … Continue reading “London Underground Industrial Action 7-12th November 2024”

For information: Overnight (22:00 to 06:00) closures of Piccadilly on the nights of 3 to 6 November 2024.  Shift Traffic Event Ltd contractors will be carrying out the Installation of Christmas lights at Piccadilly.  Piccadilly will be closed in both directions between Piccadilly Circus and St James Street.

For information: Temporary lights on Royal Hospital Road 10:00 to 15:00 on 4 November 2024  Due to works being carried out at the above location on behalf of TfL, there will be 3 way 3 phase temporary traffic lights and stop 11283 (N)will be suspended.