Author: Margaret
Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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6 January 2026 – Knightsbridge closure – Near the Barracks
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.
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”
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”
Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
Updates to speedometer check changes and Automated Driving Systems Speedometers DVSA is changing how speedometers are assessed on IVA tests for cars (M1) and vans (N1). IVA applicants for these vehicles will be asked to declare that speedometers have been installed or converted to read in miles per hour (mph) from kilometres per hour (kph). … Continue reading “Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency”
Bus & Coach Ban – Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Dear All, OAKLEY STREET AND OLD CHURCH STREET – BUS AND COACH BAN The Kensington and Chelsea (Prescribed Routes) (No. 7) Traffic Order 2023 On behalf of the Council of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and in accordance with the usual consultation procedures on traffic and parking schemes, I wish to draw your … Continue reading “Bus & Coach Ban – Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea”