Coopers Tours

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”

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”

Route forward: The future of the bus and coach sector Tuesday 16 September 2025 | 09:00–13:00 | Clayton Hotel, Leeds This half-day, in-person conference is designed to help operators and public transport stakeholders think ahead and respond to the opportunities and challenges posed by re-regulation and evolving service models. We’ll be exploring: How to respond … Continue reading “Free conference on franchising and sector change – 16 September, Leeds”

The Employment Rights Bill is in its final stages in the House of Lords and is expected to receive Royal Assent by autumn 2025 — with some key reforms taking effect later this year and most major changes rolling out throughout 2026 and 2027.

2025 Border Force report: What hauliers need to know A new report outlines growing expectations on hauliers to improve vehicle security, collaborate with authorities, and prepare for stricter enforcement under the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme.   BHJ is BACK on the road with RHA Spring Briefings Our employment law team is joining the RHA Spring Briefings to explore the draft Employment Rights Bill and what it means for haulage … Continue reading “Backhouse Jones – Keep your wheels turning: Important updates “

Dear Members, We have received formal confirmation today from the Department for Transport (DfT) that the regulations regarding exemptions from the Accessible Information requirements for rail replacement services have now been published. You can access the details via the following link: Exemption for Rail Replacement Coach Services A total of 546 operators have been granted … Continue reading “AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published”