Zemo Decarbonisation Survey

Dear Members,

Zemo Partnership are seeking to help UKCOA members understand the benefits and challenges behind transitioning to net zero transport.

With increasing pressure to reduce Green House Gas emissions from travelling, operators need to arm themselves with accurate, up-to-date, and myth-free information about the decarbonisation options available to them.

There will be a significant shift in the coming 5 years to electric cars and vans, with local authorities supporting the rollout of charging infrastructure “hubs”. Early engagement will ensure that coaches are considered in these plans.

This exercise is designed to encourage operators to prepare for transition to low carbon fuels or zero emission technologies by understanding your current fleet make up and services.

The transition to zero emission will not happen overnight and the sooner operators engage with the technology, market developments and infrastructure capability, the sooner businesses can benefit from the opportunities zero emission solutions can bring.

Please do complete the survey at the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/LAzBhzwSY9

Kind regards

Stephen Spendley

Director of Operations –UK Coach Operators Association

AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published

Dear Members,

We have received formal confirmation today from the Department for Transport (DfT) that the regulations regarding exemptions from the Accessible Information requirements for rail replacement services have now been published. You can access the details via the following link:

Exemption for Rail Replacement Coach Services

A total of 546 operators have been granted exemptions, and the operator’s licence number for each is listed in the published regulations. If you have not yet received direct notification from DfT regarding your application status, we recommend reviewing the operator’s licence list to confirm your exemption.

Should your licence number not appear in the list, or if you have not received an email confirming your application approval, please contact the DfT at: [email protected]

Kind regards

 

Stephen Spendley- Director of Operations

UK Coach Operators Association – 07990 049832