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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”
Oxford Street W1 – Monday 2nd June 2025
For information: Overnight (22:00 to 06:00) closure of Oxford Street in both directions between Marble Arch and Orchard Street on the night of Monday 2 June 2025
Buckingham Palace Road – 29 and 30th May 2025
restrictions on Buckingham Palace Road on the nights of 29 and 30 May 2025. This includes closure of coach stops 6 (front), 7, 8 and 9 on Buckingham Palace Road southbound. The company undertaking the works is looking at options to start later than 18:00 but this is dependant in permission from Westminster for later … Continue reading “Buckingham Palace Road – 29 and 30th May 2025”
Dartford Crossing closure dates during May and June 2025
An exact date for the next full closure of the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing has now been set as a new batch of tunnel closures also begins. From this week, National Highways will be conducting scheduled maintenance within the east tunnel at the busy crossing between Kent and Essex. Closures of the tunnel will take place on … Continue reading “Dartford Crossing closure dates during May and June 2025”
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach
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”
Works on Park Lane northbound: 19 May to 18 Sep 2025
We now have updated dates for the Park Lane works, in addition to bus NOEs (attached), from Monday 19 May until Thursday 18 September. All dates continue to be subject to change. These works are to make permanent the infrastructure that was put in place for the Park Lane cycle lane. The works will be … Continue reading “Works on Park Lane northbound: 19 May to 18 Sep 2025”