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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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About the Association

Become a Member

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

What We Do

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.

Member Benefits

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.

Anderson Travel Talk PSVAR

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….

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ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL – Surrounding Roads, taking place on: Monday 14th October 2024

Monday 14 October 2024 16:00 to 21:30,  The International Investment Summit will be taking place in St Paul’s Cathedral. Surrounding roads, including, Ludgate Hill, St Paul’s Church Yard, Cannon Street and New Change will be closed.

SOUTHEND Coach Park

We need your assistance:  Recently a number of members have raised concerns about Coach Parking in Southend, specifically around long queues, limited access and safety concerns. In order to strengthen our case we work with the council to improve conditions for Coach Operators and we are asking for your support.  If you have experienced any … Continue reading “SOUTHEND Coach Park”

WATERLOO BRIDGE – 15 &16 October 2024

Southbound closure of Waterloo Bridge 15 & 16 October 2024.  

Limited Exemption to A.I.R for Rail Replacement Coach Services Announced by DfT

Dear UKCOA Members, We are pleased to inform you of a significant development following UKCOA’s stakeholder engagement with the Department for Transport (DfT).  After extensive discussions, Ministers have agreed to a limited-time exemption from the Accessible Information Regulations for Rail Replacement services operated by seated-only coaches until 31st July 2026. This exemption provides much-needed flexibility … Continue reading “Limited Exemption to A.I.R for Rail Replacement Coach Services Announced by DfT”

Farringdon Road – Until 10 November 2024

Farringdon Road will be closed southbound between Ray Street Bridge and Charterhouse Street. This is due to essential Cadent Gas works.

Monday 2 September until 10 November – Farringdon Road –

Farringdon Road Farringdon Road will be closed southbound between Ray Street Bridge and Charterhouse Street. This is due to essential Cadent Gas works.

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