Final BACKHOUSE JONES Air webinars of 2025 – updated schedule

Upcoming webinars

We’re nearing the end of our BACK on Air webinar series for 2025, with just two sessions left. Please note that our final webinar of the year will take place one week later than usual. Upcoming webinars

28 November – Drug & alcohol special
With Christmas party season approaching, we’ll be joined by Ean Lewin of D.tec International Limited to discuss the trends we see every festive season and the steps operators can take.
19 December – Final webinar of 2025 (rescheduled from 12 December) Our end-of-year webinar will round up key developments in transport law, compliance themes we’re seeing across the industry, and the issues operators should have on their radar heading into 2026.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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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”

M20 – Operation Brock

When there’s any sort of disruption in the channel, HGV traffic on the M20 heading for the Port of Dover or the Eurotunnel has nowhere to go. ‘Brock’ is a contraflow that can be set up overnight. It separates traffic into different lanes across both carriageways and keeps the M20 and other local roads open … Continue reading “M20 – Operation Brock”

AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published

Dear Members, We have received formal confirmation today from the Department for Transport (DfT) that the regulations regarding exemptions from the Accessible Information requirements for rail replacement services have now been published. You can access the details via the following link: Exemption for Rail Replacement Coach Services A total of 546 operators have been granted … Continue reading “AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published”

IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys

The Department for Transport have yesterday issued an important update to the upcoming requirements for Smart Tachograph 2 installation and driver’s hours records for PSV’s when conducting journeys into the EU. From 31 December 2024, new requirements will come into effect for some commercial international transport journeys involving PSV’s with more than 10 seats. These … Continue reading “IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys”

Lambeth Bridge – until mid December 2025

During this time there will be no access for vehicles or cyclists over the bridge. Below is detailed information about the closure and traffic arrangements from July – December 2025. Next stage of works : 28th July– 15th December Vehicles Vehicles will continue to travel northbound/westbound only from Lambeth to Westminster. Those travelling from Westminster … Continue reading “Lambeth Bridge – until mid December 2025”

A4 – Great West Road – until 29 November 2025

Until Saturday 29 November, lane closures will be in place between Boston Manor Road and Ealing Road. Bus route E2 will be diverted along the A4 due to vehicle restrictions at the Windmill Road junction. Journeys along this route may take longer than usual. This to allow National Highways to carry out refurbishment work to … Continue reading “A4 – Great West Road – until 29 November 2025”