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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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M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 2025
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge from summer 2024 to autumn 2025. For more information, please visit our dedicated webpage. If we’re planning to close either of the bridges in the next seven days, you’ll find further details below. For other closures on the … Continue reading “M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 2025”
New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services
250312 Letter updating members regarding Regular and Special Regular Protocol (UKCOA) Dear Member, UK-based coach operators running international services will see changes come into effect from 1 April 2025 as the Regular and Special Regular (RSR) Protocol replaces existing arrangements under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). These updates primarily impact timetabled coach services … Continue reading “New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services”
Construction work on major scheme to transform A23 Streatham Hill to begin in summer 2025
Scheme will create new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and improvements to bus lanes in the area Construction programme planned to minimise disruption for local residents and businesses as much as possible, but there will be impact at times TfL launching a dedicated travel advice page closer to the start of these works. Roads … Continue reading “Construction work on major scheme to transform A23 Streatham Hill to begin in summer 2025”
M25 Road Works Update to 31 May 2025
M25 clockwise within J23 | Clockwise | Road Works Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J23 and J23 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 08:32 on 31 March 2025 to 23:59 on 31 May 2025. M25 clockwise within J23 | Clockwise | Road Works Location : The M25 … Continue reading “M25 Road Works Update to 31 May 2025”
School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover
The Port of Dover is launching a new pilot to simplify and speed up border checks for school groups travelling from the UK to France – and it starts 3 April 2025. Under the scheme, school groups that submit passenger information to their ferry operator at least 72 hours in advance could benefit from faster … Continue reading “School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover”
Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
Updates to speedometer check changes and Automated Driving Systems Speedometers DVSA is changing how speedometers are assessed on IVA tests for cars (M1) and vans (N1). IVA applicants for these vehicles will be asked to declare that speedometers have been installed or converted to read in miles per hour (mph) from kilometres per hour (kph). … Continue reading “Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency”