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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.
Coach Parking and Drop-Off There are no facilities for coach parking in central Bath. The Riverside Coach Park closed on 2nd November 2020, which was required to facilitate the development of Bath Quays North, the Council’s flagship regeneration project, that will create a new business district providing much needed high-quality offices and new jobs. A new coach … Continue reading “Coach Parking In Central Bath Closes”
The UK Coach Rally, organised by Coach Displays Ltd, took place in a sunny Blackpool on 1 and 2 April. UKCOA MD, Peter Bradley, was in attendance as a judge, judging on appearance, accessibility and comfort. There was a smaller field of entries than usual, just 31 entrants, caused by heavy demand for hires; which at … Continue reading “A&P Travel win the UKCOA Martin Cornell Trophy at the UK Coach Rally”
TfL has signed a new contract with Sopra Steria to run the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), which works to make vehicle fleets across the UK safer and greener. Although predominately for freight operators, the scheme is also open to those who operate fleets of coaches and buses too. The new contract will begin in … Continue reading “TfL signs new contract for FORS”
Due to roadworks, there will be a full closure of Bridge Street between Victoria Embankment and Parliament Square. Westminster Bridge will be closed to most vehicles and it is unlikely that coaches will be allowed. 05:00 Thursday 7 April until 23:30 Friday 22 April
If you hold an operator’s licence it is important that your email address, telephone number and postal address held by them is correct. If your contact details are not correct you may not receive important correspondence from the traffic commissioner that may affect your operator’s licence. To check, log into your VOL self service account today. If … Continue reading “From the Office of the Traffic Commissioner: Have you changed your contact details?”