Author: Margaret
Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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M20 – Operation Brock
When there’s any sort of disruption in the channel, HGV traffic on the M20 heading for the Port of Dover or the Eurotunnel has nowhere to go. ‘Brock’ is a contraflow that can be set up overnight. It separates traffic into different lanes across both carriageways and keeps the M20 and other local roads open … Continue reading “M20 – Operation Brock”
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”
CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA
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”
A40 Westway – westbound closures – 25 July to 4 August
Please be advised of overnight (22:00 to 05:00) closures of the A40 Westway elevated westbound: From 22.00 Friday 25 July to 05.00 Saturday 26 July From 22.00 Thursday 31 July to 05.00 Friday 1 August From 22.00 on Saturday 2 August to 05.00 on Sunday 3 August From 20.00 on Sunday 3 August to 05.00 on Monday … Continue reading “A40 Westway – westbound closures – 25 July to 4 August”
Canterbury Bus Station works 21st July – 31st August 2025
There is no dropping off or picking up at St Georges Lane or Canterbury Bus Station your nearest place is Canterbury Coach, Park Kingsmead Road, CT2 7PH.
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