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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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Bus Strikes – 17th to 19th, and 26th to 29th November 2025
Due to planned strike action, some bus routes in southwest, west and northwest London will be disrupted during the following times: From 05:00 on Monday 17 until 05:00 on Wednesday 19 November From 05:00 on Wednesday 26 until 05:00 on Saturday 29 November During these strikes, little or no service is expected on the following … Continue reading “Bus Strikes – 17th to 19th, and 26th to 29th November 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”
Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
Updates to speedometer check changes and Automated Driving Systems Speedometers DVSA is changing how speedometers are assessed on IVA tests for cars (M1) and vans (N1). IVA applicants for these vehicles will be asked to declare that speedometers have been installed or converted to read in miles per hour (mph) from kilometres per hour (kph). … Continue reading “Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency”
Crisis Control
Crisis Control If your company, or one of your vehicles, is involved in an incident that is attracting media attention, our Crisis Control service is here to help. More information can be found here
Member feedback – Office of the Traffic Commissioner Accessibility Survey
Dear Member, The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has recently issued a survey regarding accessibility, and we want to understand how our members feel about it. This short form includes just three questions and should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Your responses, especially your honest views in the final question, will help … Continue reading “Member feedback – Office of the Traffic Commissioner Accessibility Survey”
Friday 14th November to Thursday 1st January 2026 – Winter Wonderland
The Winter Wonderland will be open from Friday 14th November 2025 During this time, nearby Tube stations such as Hyde Park Corner, Green Park and Knightsbridge are expected to be extremely busy with customers arriving at and leaving the event. These stations may be closed or exit-only during busy times to prevent overcrowding. If you … Continue reading “Friday 14th November to Thursday 1st January 2026 – Winter Wonderland”