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UKCOA member Readybus has stepped into the breach as a planned rail strike threatens to hinder the many visitors to Imber on the annual Imberbus running day on Saturday 20 August. Operating since 2009, Imberbus has grown from just five Routemaster buses running from Warminster to Imber, to an annual event linking other villages including … Continue reading “Travel by Coach to Imberbus”
As part of our continued expansion, the UKCOA is looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the exciting new role of Director of Operations. This will be a key position within the Association, responsible for moving forward issues that most affect coach operators. These currently include accessibility, decarbonisation, school transport, drivers’ hours and recruitment. If … Continue reading “We Are Recruiting – Director of Operations”
HS2 will be undertaking works on a gas main (as part of the wider project) passing under the A40 between Gypsy Corner (North Acton) and Hanger Lane. Woks will commence on Monday 21 August and continue until mid-November 2023 and will result in a contraflow of one of the eastbound lanes and an overall reduction … Continue reading “A40 HS2 Works: Monday 21 August to mid-Nov 2023”
The UK Coach Operator Association (UKCOA) are delighted to announce the official launch of the UKCOA Driver Academy on Monday, 27th February at the National Driving Centre, The TA Barracks, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR0 3RU. The event will be launched by Emma Gilson and Richard Jackman from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). UKCOA … Continue reading “NEW! UKCOA Driver Training Academy”
Gas works will be taking place in the Trafalgar Square area from 15 January to 13 April 2024, split into two phases: 15 January to 13 April 2024: Charing Cross Road northbound (north of Duncannon Street junction) 17 February to 13 April 2024: Pall Mall East – diversion via Cockspur Street with tour buses being … Continue reading “Trafalgar Square: Monday 15 January – Saturday 13 April 2024”
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced it will operate a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) (‘the Scheme’) in Edinburgh city centre. The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Scheme is located within an area of Edinburgh city centre, as denoted by the boundary and was introduced on 31 May 2022. A two-year grace period will apply to … Continue reading “Low Emission Zone for Edinburgh”