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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”

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”

Friday 5 December Hyde Park – commercial event (10:00 until 22:00) Copper Box, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – sporting event (16:00 until 19:00) Kew Gardens – cultural event (16:30 until 22:00) Wembley Arena – music event (17:00 until 22:00) Alexandra Palace – sporting event (17:30 until 23:30) Hammersmith Apollo – performance event (18:30 until 22:00) Drumsheds … Continue reading “Weekend travel advice – London – 5 to 8 December 2025”

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”

For your information the Southbound Blackwell Tunnel is due to close: 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 a Southbound closure overnight between 22:00 & 05:00.  On the Following Dates: Tuesday 16th December 25 and Tuesday 23rd … Continue reading “Blackwell Tunnel closures 16 and 23rd December 2025”

Crisis Control If your company, or one of your vehicles, is involved in an incident that is attracting media attention, our Crisis Control service is here to help.  More information can be found here