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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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Lambeth Bridge 10 February to 19 December 2025
Lambeth Bridge eastbound directional closure (Westminster to Lambeth) from 10 February to 19 December 2025. TKJV, working on behalf of TFL will be carrying out public realm improvement works on Lambeth Bridge. Works will necessitate the part closure of Lambeth Bridge.
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
Sunday 23 November 2025 – Kensington High Street, London W1
Due to the Run Italy event taking place on the above date, Kensington High Street will be closed eastbound between the times above to safely allow runners to participate. Although the closure is formally as per the times above, buses may be allowed through the cordon earlier
Weekend Travel Advice in London
Friday 21 until Sunday 23 November Friday 21 November ExCeL Centre – exhibition event (08:15 until 17:00) Hyde Park – commercial event (10:00 until 22:00) Kew Gardens – cultural event (16:30 until 22:00) The O2 – music event (18:30 until 22:45) Alexandra Palace – music event (18:30 until 22:30) Drumsheds – music event (19:00 until 03:00) … Continue reading “Weekend Travel Advice in London”
USE OF BUS STOPS
We have received the following from TfL Hi All, I have had a number of comments fairly recently from multiple stakeholders about coaches parking/waiting on bus stops and blocking bus services. Most recently outside the Park Lane Hilton (presumably before/after an event). Please can you remind members the broad rules on stops: Yellow routes Set … Continue reading “USE OF BUS STOPS”
School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover
The Port of Dover is launching a new pilot to simplify and speed up border checks for school groups travelling from the UK to France – and it starts 3 April 2025. Under the scheme, school groups that submit passenger information to their ferry operator at least 72 hours in advance could benefit from faster … Continue reading “School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover”