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Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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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”
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”
Blackwell Tunnel closures 16 and 23rd December 2025
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”
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”
A3220 Battersea Bridge Road – Monday 4th November until late 2025
A3220 Battersea Bridge Road There will be a series of lane restrictions affecting Battersea Bridge Road across Battersea Bridge, between Cambridge Road on the south side and Cheyne Walk on the north. Work will start at the junction with Cambridge Road and progress north one junction at a time. This is while we deliver the … Continue reading “A3220 Battersea Bridge Road – Monday 4th November until late 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”