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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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Procedures for Coaches at the Port of Dover – May Half Term
Dear Member, Please see the attached procedure for coaches travelling through the Port of Dover during the May half-term. On Friday, 23rd May, the Cruise Terminal will be in use for coach operations from 05:00 to 23:59 and all coaches scheduled to depart during this time must proceed here first before travelling to the Ferry … Continue reading “Procedures for Coaches at the Port of Dover – May Half Term”
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”
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”
Victoria Street – closures: 2 June to 12 July 2025
Eastbound Closure – 02 to 23 June 2025 Westbound Closure – 23 June to 12 July 2025
M65 Road Works update on 31 May 2025
M65 eastbound between J9 and J10 | Eastbound | Road Works (taken from the National Highways website) The M65 eastbound between junctions J9 and J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 May 2025.
Announcement from Parksafe – Road Skills online – Bridge strikes
RSO Partnership Press Release I hope your week is going well! I’m pleased to share our latest press release announcing an exciting new partnership with Road Skills Online, aimed at addressing the growing issue of bridge strikes. Individually, both training and technology are proven tools in preventing these costly and dangerous incidents. Together, they become … Continue reading “Announcement from Parksafe – Road Skills online – Bridge strikes”