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RSO Partnership Press Release I hope your week is going well! I’m pleased to share our latest press release announcing an exciting new partnership with Road Skills Online, aimed at addressing the growing issue of bridge strikes. Individually, both training and technology are proven tools in preventing these costly and dangerous incidents. Together, they become … Continue reading “Announcement from Parksafe – Road Skills online – Bridge strikes”

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”

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”

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  

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.

Dear Member, The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has recently issued a survey regarding accessibility, and we want to understand how our members feel about it. This short form includes just three questions and should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Your responses, especially your honest views in the final question, will help … Continue reading “Member feedback – Office of the Traffic Commissioner Accessibility Survey”