Closure of Broadway, SW1 16 January – 5 April 2023

Broadway (Westminster) will be subject to closures in two phases from 16 January to 5 April 2023:

Phase 1: 16 January to 22 January 2023 – closed between Tothill Street and Caxton Street
Phase 2: 22 January to 5 April 2023 – closed between Caxton Street and Victoria Street

News

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”

Tourism Tax

Manchester has become the first UK city to launch a “tourist tax” for visitors from 1 April 2023. The City Visitor Charge will mean that those staying in hotels face an extra £1 per room, per night, for their accommodation cost. The money will be used to help to run large events, conferences, festivals, marketing … Continue reading “Tourism Tax”

Fuel Prices

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).

Legal update to workers’ holiday entitlement

After a landmark legal case, it’s no longer just full-year workers who need 5.6 weeks’ annual holiday. You need to provide this for all staff, even if they don’t work for you every week of the year. If this ruling affects your workers, you need to change way you calculate holiday pay and leave… or … Continue reading “Legal update to workers’ holiday entitlement”

Elizabeth Street, Victoria – Coach Ban

The northern part of Elizabeth Street between Eaton Square and Ebury Street now has a permanent restriction in place banning buses and coaches, except for ocal buses, from using it in either direction. This section of road can only be used by vehicles operating services where it is explicitly mentioned in the relevant London Service … Continue reading “Elizabeth Street, Victoria – Coach Ban”

Closure of Horseferry Road until Saturday 25 March 2023

Contractors of behalf of Cadent Gas will be carrying out Major Gas Main Replacement Works on Horseferry Road. As result of these works, Horseferry Road will be closed in two phases. Phase One Northbound Closure: From 08:00 January 9th until 01:00 February 10th Horseferry Road will be closed northbound between Medway Street and Artillery Place. … Continue reading “Closure of Horseferry Road until Saturday 25 March 2023”