Author: Margaret
Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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”
Dear Members, We have received formal confirmation today from the Department for Transport (DfT) that the regulations regarding exemptions from the Accessible Information requirements for rail replacement services have now been published. You can access the details via the following link: Exemption for Rail Replacement Coach Services A total of 546 operators have been granted … Continue reading “AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published”
Large vehicle transportation From 18:00 on Friday and Saturday, a large vehicle will be transported from Tilbury Docks in Essex across south east and south west London, arriving at Bengeworth Road in Camberwell by 04:00 the following mornings. Increased traffic levels and delays are expected along the route of travel. (taken from the TfL … Continue reading “Friday 31st January and Saturday 1st February 2025”
Steve Telling, President of the UKCOA (and involved in its predecessor the LTCOA) for 35 years this year. At this months board meeting, Steve was presented with some pictures from the industry from 35 years ago and a bottle of whiskey by Tom James, Vice Chairman and Anthony Marett, Chairman, as a small token of … Continue reading “CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA”
From Wednesday 4 December 2024 roadworks will be taking place on Belvedere Road between the railway bridge and Upper Ground slip roads. This will consist of temporary traffic lights past the worksite. Works are expected to be in place until May 2025. There will be changes to some tour bus stopping and standing arrangements, but … Continue reading “Belvedere Road from 4th December until May 2025”
This an initial heads up that major gas works will be taking place on Victoria Street from 17 February to 12 April 2025. This will involve the following closures: Tothill Street Victoria Street (eastbound) Broad Sanctuary to Buckingham Gate. Abbey Orchard Street