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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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Cheers to all this Christmas
The UK Coach Operators Association team would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, partners, and friends in the industry a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported the UKCOA this year. We are truly grateful to be part of … Continue reading “Cheers to all this Christmas”
A316 Monday 21 October until mid-2025
A316 London Road roundabout From Monday 21 October until mid-2025, there will be a series of lane restrictions on the A316 at the London Road roundabout and on all approaches. This is so we can complete highway improvement works. If you are using the A316, plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check … Continue reading “A316 Monday 21 October until mid-2025”
CONGRATAULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA
Steve Telling, President of the UKCOA (and involved in its predecessor the LTCOA) for 35 years this year. At this months board meeting, Steve was presented with some pictures from the industry from 35 years ago and a bottle of whiskey by Tom James, Vice Chairman and Anthony Marett, Chairman, as a small token of … Continue reading “CONGRATAULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA”
Urgent: Submit Your Objection to Protect Coach Access in Burford
We urgently need your support to oppose Oxfordshire County Council’s proposed Traffic Regulation Orders that will restrict coach access in Burford. These changes, which include banning coaches over 12 metres in length from Priory Lane and removing essential coach parking facilities, will have a devastating impact on the coach industry, local businesses, and the wider … Continue reading “Urgent: Submit Your Objection to Protect Coach Access in Burford”
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. Works will take place from 22:00 Friday to 05:00 Monday each weekend but will not take place between end … Continue reading “A40 Westway November 2024 to May 2025 – Update”
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”