Author: Margaret
Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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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”
School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover
The Port of Dover is launching a new pilot to simplify and speed up border checks for school groups travelling from the UK to France – and it starts 3 April 2025. Under the scheme, school groups that submit passenger information to their ferry operator at least 72 hours in advance could benefit from faster … Continue reading “School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover”
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 2025
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge from summer 2024 to autumn 2025. For more information, please visit our dedicated webpage. If we’re planning to close either of the bridges in the next seven days, you’ll find further details below. For other closures on the … Continue reading “M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 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”
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 … Continue reading “Hyde Park concerts, Park Lane Closures – July 2025”
Blackwell Tunnel – 29 to 30 July 2025
Contractors on behalf of TfL will be carrying out tunnel maintenance works in the Blackwall Tunnel. As part of the traffic management, there will be southbound tunnel closure.