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The UK Coach Operator Association (UKCOA) are delighted to announce the official launch of the UKCOA Driver Academy on Monday, 27th February at the National Driving Centre, The TA Barracks, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR0 3RU. The event will be launched by Emma Gilson and Richard Jackman from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). UKCOA … Continue reading “NEW! UKCOA Driver Training Academy”
Gas works will be taking place in the Trafalgar Square area from 15 January to 13 April 2024, split into two phases: 15 January to 13 April 2024: Charing Cross Road northbound (north of Duncannon Street junction) 17 February to 13 April 2024: Pall Mall East – diversion via Cockspur Street with tour buses being … Continue reading “Trafalgar Square: Monday 15 January – Saturday 13 April 2024”
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, a Joint Statement has been issued by the UKCOA, CPT, RHA and the Guild of British Coach Operators concerning Fuel Prices. (Click the image above to read the statement).
Congratulations to the UKCOA Finalists and Winners at this year’s Route One Awards; the first since 2019. The winners of Coach Operator of the Year across all three categories are all UKCOA members. Above and Beyond Kevin Mayne – Mayne’s Coaches Richard Bamber – Anthony’s Travel (Finalist) Large Coach Operator of the Year York … Continue reading “Route One Awards”
From the 20 February 2023 the City of London are running an experiment in Chancery Lane to reduce through traffic between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. Map of the affected area More details of the scheme and how to take part in the consultation are available at the City of London website.
Your brake testing reports tell you much more than whether your vehicle has passed or failed. Reading the reports should be a key part of your maintenance system and you need to know what they mean. Poorly maintained brakes may result in the loss of control of a vehicle with dire consequences. Even if your … Continue reading “The DVSA asks: Beyond the brake test – are you taking action?”