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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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We champion the interests of the coach industry, tackling key issues like PSVAR compliance, vehicle technology, driver recruitment, coach parking, and changes to legislation.

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An exact date for the next full closure of the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing has now been set as a new batch of tunnel closures also begins. From this week, National Highways will be conducting scheduled maintenance within the east tunnel at the busy crossing between Kent and Essex. Closures of the tunnel will take place on … Continue reading “Dartford Crossing closure dates during May and June 2025”

We now have updated dates for the Park Lane works, in addition to bus NOEs (attached), from Monday 19 May until Thursday 18 September. All dates continue to be subject to change. These works are to make permanent the infrastructure that was put in place for the Park Lane cycle lane. The works will be … Continue reading “Works on Park Lane northbound: 19 May to 18 Sep 2025”

Please see below for upcoming closure of Belvedere Road: Monday 19 May: 20:00 to 05:00 –  Lighting works Monday 2 June: 08:00 to 05:00 (3 June) – resurfacing Tour buses: Use stop 17 on York Road northbound, it will not be possible to provide a stand. Coaches: Use stops on York Road southbound – boarding … Continue reading “Belvedere Road works – May/June 2025”

From Friday 23 May Harlington Road East will be closed 24/7.  Access only from Browells Lane to A244 Hounslow Road for at least one week.  Signposted diversion routes will be in place.  This is to allow sewage repairs to take place by Thames Water.

Updates to speedometer check changes and Automated Driving Systems Speedometers DVSA is changing how speedometers are assessed on IVA tests for cars (M1) and vans (N1). IVA applicants for these vehicles will be asked to declare that speedometers have been installed or converted to read in miles per hour (mph) from kilometres per hour (kph). … Continue reading “Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency”

We have received the following from TfL Hi All, I have had a number of comments fairly recently from multiple stakeholders about coaches parking/waiting on bus stops and blocking bus services. Most recently outside the Park Lane Hilton (presumably before/after an event). Please can you remind members the broad rules on stops: Yellow routes Set … Continue reading “USE OF BUS STOPS”