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Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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Victoria Coach Station – Monday 3rd March to Thursday 17 April 2025
Safety works being carried out in the departures terminal. From Monday 3rd March safety works taking place on the vehicle movement area within the VCS Departures Terminal. There will be reductions in operational footprint. No short notice ad-hoc parking will be permitted. Any breakdowns must be dealt with swiftly – to avoid impacting the operation … Continue reading “Victoria Coach Station – Monday 3rd March to Thursday 17 April 2025”
IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys
The Department for Transport have yesterday issued an important update to the upcoming requirements for Smart Tachograph 2 installation and driver’s hours records for PSV’s when conducting journeys into the EU. From 31 December 2024, new requirements will come into effect for some commercial international transport journeys involving PSV’s with more than 10 seats. These … Continue reading “IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys”
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach
Last night, 16th December 2024, UKCOA Managing Director, Peter Bradley had the privilege of speaking at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach. This Group brings together parliamentarians and Industry stakeholders to discuss key issues, drive initiatives and champion the growth and survival of our sector. We are proud to play an active role … Continue reading “All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach”
Closures to Piccadilly Underpass – London during 2025 (January 13 to March 14)
Below are planned closure dates of the Piccadilly underpass in 2025 Programme: Westbound Closure: 13 January to 14 March Eastbound Closure: 14 March to 16 May Full Closure: 16 May to 18 July
Albert Embankment 16th March 2025
For information: 16 March 2025 between 09:00 and 11:00 Filming will be taking place outside the MI6 building on Albert Embankment. To facilitate this, temporary traffic holds will be implemented on all approaches to the Vauxhall Cross gyratory. The northbound bus lane at Albert Embankment j/w Bridgefoot will also be suspended from 0900-1100.
10th March 2025 – Commonwealth Day – Westminster
For information: 10 March 2025 11:30 to 17:00: Victoria Street and Broad Sanctuary will be closed due to an event at Westminster Abbey. There will be two short traffic holds on Abingdon Street. The first at approximately 13:45, the second at approximately 16:00.