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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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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 … Continue reading “AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published”
Baker Street – North of Marylebone Road – night of 14th January 2025
:Overnight (20:00 to 06:30) lane restrictions and stop closures on Baker Street (north of Marylebone Road) on the night of 14 January 2025: Coaches that normally alight at stop A should use the following alternatives: LB: Park Road southbound, prior to the junction with Gloucester Place Z: Marylebone Road westbound after the junction with Baker … Continue reading “Baker Street – North of Marylebone Road – night of 14th January 2025”
A20 Sidcup Road and Sidcup Bypass – Monday 13 until Wednesday 29 January
Essential maintenance works will take place between 22:00 and 05:00 each night on the A20 involving repairs to the road, barriers and road studs, as well as gully cleaning, lighting maintenance and other works identified by our safety inspections. The works will take place in phases on the following dates: Monday 13 to Thursday 16 … Continue reading “A20 Sidcup Road and Sidcup Bypass – Monday 13 until Wednesday 29 January”
Victoria Coach Station – Arrivals Closure 20 January to 7 February 2025.
Two week closure of the VCS Arrivals Terminal from the normal closing time on 19 January to normal reopening time on 8 February 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”