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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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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”
New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services
250312 Letter updating members regarding Regular and Special Regular Protocol (UKCOA) Dear Member, UK-based coach operators running international services will see changes come into effect from 1 April 2025 as the Regular and Special Regular (RSR) Protocol replaces existing arrangements under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). These updates primarily impact timetabled coach services … Continue reading “New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services”
A40 Westway November 2024 to May 2025 – Update
Between November 2024 and May 2025 there will be weekend directional closures of the A40 Westway elevated section between the Westway roundabout and Marylebone flyover. Access to and from the A40 & A3220 will be maintained. Until Monday 17 February A40 Westway Every weekend until Monday 17 February, the A40 Westway will be closed eastbound … Continue reading “A40 Westway November 2024 to May 2025 – Update”
Finchley Road Station 17 March to 25 May 2025
From Monday 17 March until Sunday 25 May 2025 works will be taking place at Finchley Road Station northbound (between Cranfield Gardens and the O2 Centre, for UKPN works. These will have lane restrictions throughout the period with the closure of the nearside bus lane and will involve stop closures (including coach stop CL). 08:00 … Continue reading “Finchley Road Station 17 March to 25 May 2025”
Elizabeth Bridge Bus Stand – 3 Mar to 18 Apr 2025
This is a reminder to all operators that the bus stand on Elizabeth Bridge is only to be used by the following services only: National Express: Luton Airport services National Express: Stansted Airport services Other operators will be told to move on. This instruction can come from either National Express staff managing the services detailed … Continue reading “Elizabeth Bridge Bus Stand – 3 Mar to 18 Apr 2025”
North West England – Road Works – to 25 April 2025
A590 westbound exit for A591 | Westbound | Road Works The A590 westbound between the M6 and the junction with the A591 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 April 2025 to 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Schedule : … Continue reading “North West England – Road Works – to 25 April 2025”