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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 champion the interests of the coach industry, tackling key issues like PSVAR compliance, vehicle technology, driver recruitment, coach parking, and changes to legislation.

We engage with local and national government, and key transport stakeholders to ensure coaches are recognised as a vital, sustainable mode of transport.  The UKCOA provides a powerful collective voice and a strong network of industry professionals. Together, we are shaping the future of coaching.

UKCOA members gain exclusive access to compliance updates, crisis control resources, and essential industry insights through our members-only page, keeping them informed and prepared for regulatory changes.

With regular meetings and newsletters, plus direct engagement with government officials, industry leaders, and key decision-makers, the UKCOA ensures your voice is heard, your concerns are addressed, and your business is supported in an ever-evolving industry.

Due to the Run Italy event taking place on the above date, Kensington High Street will be closed eastbound between the times above to safely allow runners to participate. Although the closure is formally as per the times above, buses may be allowed through the cordon earlier

  Due to works by OCU, Kensington High Street will be closed eastbound only between Campden Hill Road and Wrights Lane:

Please be advised there will be an eastbound overnight (22:00 to 06:00) closure of Knightsbridge eastbound (Knightsbridge Green to Brompton Road  – near the Barracks) on the night of 6 January 2026.

Blackwall Tunnel southbound bore closures overnight (22:00 to 05:00) NO25-73182: 18 November 2025 NO25-73184: 25 November 2025

Thames Water are carrying out emergency watermain replacement works at the above location. Traffic management will consist of a lane restriction, with two way, two phase temporary traffic lights.  To facilitate these work bus stop 450 M will be suspended.  Closed from 22:15, 05/11/2025.

Good morning, Delighted to announce another free webinar hosted by Backhouse Jones on Friday 14th November at 12 noon. This session, we’ll be digging into the weeds of tachograph compliance – an area that’s attracting increasing attention. With investigations on the rise, a spike in enquiries, and a growing number of tachograph-related hearings, it’s clear … Continue reading “BACK on air FREE webinar this Friday 14th November 2025 with Backhouse Jones regarding: tachograph compliance, along with the EU Entry/Exit System (EES),”