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Please remember this is only a guide, it does not cover every eventuality. You are the professional you must also use your knowledge, judgement and common sense. Make sure you know the restrictions, the rules, make sure you read the road signs.  

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The UKCOA is the only trade association run by coach operators for coach operators.

Joining the UKCOA is easy. Membership rates range between £200 and £600 per year depending on the number of vehicles you operate and you will have access to the latest news and updates affecting your company, joining like minded members of the coach industry who want to provide the best possible service for their customers. For further information click here Become A Member

We represent our members in key, national and local issues, such as PSVAR, vehicle technology, setting down and picking up facilities and coach parking, driving standards and employment.

We promote the coach industry and it’s importance to stakeholders with an interest in transport matters generally, including local and national government.

The UKCOA website has a members only section with access to compliance updates and crisis control.

With regular meetings and workshops, members newsletters, and the chance to meet those who are responsible for decision making in our industry, the UKCOA is the association to join if you want your voices as a UK coach operator to be heard.

Disabled Peoples Right to use Coach Services.

The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) an extremely important and influential government advisory body has finally written a piece on the accessibility of coach services. Whilst acknowledging the limitations to access unique to coaches as a result in the main of the width and height of the front entrance steps DPTAC encourage, operators the Department of Transport and manufacturers to come together to find a solution to this in the short to medium term. Read more here….

The West Tunnel of the Dartford Tunnel will be closed from 22:00hrs to 05:30am

We are holding the Members Meeting tomorrow Tuesday 22nd October.  You are most welcome to attend, as a guest before deciding to join; Please email [email protected] for the link. Guest Speakers regarding the European Entry / Exit System 1. Alex Finch – Home Office 2. Paul Biles – Port of Dover  

Supporting the UK Coach Industry: Urgent Considerations for the Upcoming Budget: As part of our efforts to champion the needs of the Coach Industry, we have formally written to all Members of Parliament ahead of the autumn budget.  (please see below)  In this letter we highlighted key challenges facing the sector including: driver recruitment, the … Continue reading “Supporting the UK Coach Industry: Urgent Considerations for the Upcoming Budget”

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”

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”

We need your assistance:  Recently a number of members have raised concerns about Coach Parking in Southend, specifically around long queues, limited access and safety concerns. In order to strengthen our case we work with the council to improve conditions for Coach Operators and we are asking for your support.  If you have experienced any … Continue reading “SOUTHEND Coach Park”