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The local press has reported that the City of London Corporation is considering banning tourist buses from using Tower Bridge as a way of protecting the structure from long term damage. The bridge, which already has an 18-tonne weight limit, has seen an increase in traffic since restrictions were placed on neighbouring London Bridge in … Continue reading “Tower Bridge – Possible restrictions for Tourist Buses”
Roads across London to be made safer with 28km of new 20mph speed limits on TfL roads in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets from Friday 31 March. The 20mph speed limits will be introduced on sections of the A503, A501, A41, A1, A10, A11 and A1203, and will help to make a large … Continue reading “20mph speed limits on TfL roads in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets from Friday 31 March”
Updated HGV and PSV manuals were published on 11 April 2022. You can read the updated HGV and PSV manuals on the gov.uk website. The changes come into effect from 1 May. The DVSA is contacting operators now to make them aware and give them time to prepare their vehicles for their annual test. The main changes … Continue reading “HGV and PSV inspection manuals have been updated”
Ebury Bridge Road, linking Buckingham Palace Road and Chelsea Bridge Road, now has a permanent restriction in place banning coaches from using it, except for access, in both directions. Please note that “except for access” does not permit traversing the road to/from Chelsea Bridge Road. Coaches should now route via Pimlico Road for access to/from … Continue reading “Coach Ban, Except For Access – Ebury Bridge Road”
The UK Coach Operator Association (UKCOA) are delighted to announce the official launch of the UKCOA Driver Academy on Monday, 27th February at the National Driving Centre, The TA Barracks, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR0 3RU. The event will be launched by Emma Gilson and Richard Jackman from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). UKCOA … Continue reading “NEW! UKCOA Driver Training Academy”
A new coach drop-off and pick up point has recently opened in Durham City, replacing the former site at Freeman’s Place. Coach drop-off and pick-ups are now provided at Framwelgate Waterside (DH1 5TA). From Framwelgate Waterside passengers can either walk up to the city centre, or catch the Durham Cathedral Bus, which operates from the … Continue reading “Coach Parking in Durham City”