Author: Margaret
Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
LA Travel (Midlands) Ltd t/a South Staffs Coach Hire
News
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”
Backhouse Jones – Keep your wheels turning: Important updates
2025 Border Force report: What hauliers need to know A new report outlines growing expectations on hauliers to improve vehicle security, collaborate with authorities, and prepare for stricter enforcement under the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme. BHJ is BACK on the road with RHA Spring Briefings Our employment law team is joining the RHA Spring Briefings to explore the draft Employment Rights Bill and what it means for haulage … Continue reading “Backhouse Jones – Keep your wheels turning: Important updates “
Free conference on franchising and sector change – 16 September, Leeds
Route forward: The future of the bus and coach sector Tuesday 16 September 2025 | 09:00–13:00 | Clayton Hotel, Leeds This half-day, in-person conference is designed to help operators and public transport stakeholders think ahead and respond to the opportunities and challenges posed by re-regulation and evolving service models. We’ll be exploring: How to respond … Continue reading “Free conference on franchising and sector change – 16 September, Leeds”
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 2025
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge from summer 2024 to autumn 2025. For more information, please visit our dedicated webpage. If we’re planning to close either of the bridges in the next seven days, you’ll find further details below. For other closures on the … Continue reading “M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 2025”
A30 Road works update to 8th September 2025
A30 westbound within the B3184 junction | Westbound | Road Works Location : The A30 westbound. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to … Continue reading “A30 Road works update to 8th September 2025”
Hyde Park concerts, Park Lane Closures – July 2025
Concerts will be taking place over three consecutive weekends at Hyde Park. Up to 65,000 are expected to attend each concert. To facilitate the egress of this event, Park Lane will be closed in both directions each night on the listed days from approximately 21:00 until 23:45. Friday 4 July Saturday 5 July Sunday 6 … Continue reading “Hyde Park concerts, Park Lane Closures – July 2025”