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Hyde Park concerts, Park Lane Closures – July 2025

Concerts will be taking place over three consecutive weekends at Hyde Park. Up to 65,000 are expected to attend each concert. To facilitate the egress of this event, Park Lane will be closed in both directions each night on the listed days from approximately 21:00 until 23:45.

Friday 4 July
Saturday 5 July
Sunday 6 July
Friday 11 July
Saturday 12 July
Sunday 13 July

Additionally, there is a closure of Knightsbridge eastbound from Knightsbridge station to Hyde Park Corner station.

Author: Margaret

Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret

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USE OF BUS STOPS

We have received the following from TfL Hi All, I have had a number of comments fairly recently from multiple stakeholders about coaches parking/waiting on bus stops and blocking bus services. Most recently outside the Park Lane Hilton (presumably before/after an event). Please can you remind members the broad rules on stops: Yellow routes Set … Continue reading “USE OF BUS STOPS”

A40 Westway November 2024 to May 2025 – Update

Between November 2024 and May 2025 there will be weekend directional closures of the A40 Westway elevated section between the Westway roundabout and Marylebone flyover. Access to and from the A40 & A3220 will be maintained. Until 19th May A40 Westway Friday 21st February to Monday 19th May 2025 Westbound closures of the A40 from … Continue reading “A40 Westway November 2024 to May 2025 – Update”

CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA

Steve Telling, President of the UKCOA (and involved in its predecessor the LTCOA) for 35 years this year. At this months board meeting, Steve was presented with some pictures from the industry from 35 years ago and a bottle of whiskey by Tom James, Vice Chairman and Anthony Marett, Chairman, as a small token of … Continue reading “CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA”

Works on Park Lane northbound: 19 May to 18 Sep 2025

We now have updated dates for the Park Lane works, in addition to bus NOEs (attached), from Monday 19 May until Thursday 18 September. All dates continue to be subject to change. These works are to make permanent the infrastructure that was put in place for the Park Lane cycle lane. The works will be … Continue reading “Works on Park Lane northbound: 19 May to 18 Sep 2025”

Member feedback – Office of the Traffic Commissioner Accessibility Survey

Dear Member, The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has recently issued a survey regarding accessibility, and we want to understand how our members feel about it. This short form includes just three questions and should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Your responses, especially your honest views in the final question, will help … Continue reading “Member feedback – Office of the Traffic Commissioner Accessibility Survey”

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”