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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”

Last night, 16th December 2024, UKCOA Managing Director, Peter Bradley had the privilege of speaking at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach.  This Group brings together parliamentarians and Industry stakeholders to discuss key issues, drive initiatives and champion the growth and survival of our sector. We are proud to play an active role … Continue reading “All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach”

A590 westbound between B5281 and A595 | Westbound | Road Works Location : The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5087 west of Ulverston and the A595 . Reason : Emergency roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 01:00 on 28 March 2025. A590 eastbound between A595 and B5281 | Eastbound … Continue reading “A590 Roadworks update”

Reforms to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) have come into effect today (Tuesday 3 December). Changes include: • introducing a National Driver CPC that will cover driving a lorry, bus or coach in the UK • allowing training courses to be done in blocks of 3.5 hours, rather than the previous 7 hours, to … Continue reading “Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) reforms – came into effect Tuesday 3rd December 2024”

Below are confirmed closures of Pall Mall ins early 2025 Westbound closure Waterloo Place to Sta James Street – 07:00 to 18:00 on 1 February 2025 Full closure between St James Street and St James Square – 29 & 30 March 2025 (back up 12 & 13 April 2025)

From Monday 17 March until Sunday 25 May 2025 works will be taking place at Finchley Road Station northbound (between Cranfield Gardens and the O2 Centre, for UKPN works. These will have lane restrictions throughout the period with the closure of the nearside bus lane and will involve stop closures (including coach  stop CL).  08:00 … Continue reading “Finchley Road Station 17 March to 25 May 2025”