Industrial action will affect some DVSA vehicle services during March 2023. See the DVSA website for more information.
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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”
York Christmas Market is running until Friday 22 December. You can find all the details for coach parking on the Visit York website. If all the main sites are fully booked, UKCOA member York Pullman are offering overflow parking. It must be booked in advance. Details are below. Overflow Coach Parking for York Christmas Markets … Continue reading “York Christmas Market – Parking”
TfL has updated its reminder to coach operators about some of the on-street parking and route restrictions in and around Victoria Coach Station. Short, mid and long-term parking is available – off-street and pre-booked: Bayswater Coach Park (near Notting Hill Gate) New Covent Garden Market (email [email protected]) Green Line (call 07831 658 479) On-street options: … Continue reading “Parking in and around Victoria Coach Station”
The Highway Code made some changes from 29 January 2022. Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses. There are 6 main changes for driver (plus 2 changes for cyclists). 1. Hierarchy of road users 2. People crossing … Continue reading “Changes to the Highway Code”
It has come to TfL’s attention recently that some coaches have been attempting u-turns on the section of Buckingham Palace Road between Semely Place and Ebury Bridge Road. This section of road is not suitable for u-turns with a large vehicle and there have been instances of vehicles colliding with kerbside infrastructure. TfL are asking … Continue reading “Victoria Coach Station”
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?”