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Detecting tachograph violations is getting easier. The DVSA are trialling remote tachograph sensing equipment to make it easier to detect drivers and operators who are breaking drivers’ hours rules, which has the potential to be dangerous to road users. Most operators do follow the rules, but the DVSA are still finding offences at the roadside. … Continue reading “Tachograph Violations”
TfL has updated its reminder to coach operators about some of the on-street parking and route restrictions in and around Victoria Coach Station. Short, mid and long-term parking is available – off-street and pre-booked: Bayswater Coach Park (near Notting Hill Gate) New Covent Garden Market (email [email protected]) Green Line (call 07831 658 479) On-street options: … Continue reading “Parking in and around Victoria Coach Station”
Congratulations to the UKCOA Finalists and Winners at this year’s Route One Awards; the first since 2019. The winners of Coach Operator of the Year across all three categories are all UKCOA members. Above and Beyond Kevin Mayne – Mayne’s Coaches Richard Bamber – Anthony’s Travel (Finalist) Large Coach Operator of the Year York … Continue reading “Route One Awards”
There will be lane restrictions on Buckingham Place Road southbound just prior to the Eccleston Bridge junction overnight. Bus stands Z4 and Z12 will be closed. 21:00 to 02:00 on the night of Monday 21 August going into Tuesday 22 August 2023. The right turn into Eccleston Street (for access to the VCS Arrivals … Continue reading “Buckingham Palace Road – Monday 21 August (overnight) 2023”
The DVSA has issued a bulletin about enforcement action for the illegal use of seatbelt buckle guards on school transport. More info at DVSA Bulletin
Coach Parking and Drop-Off There are no facilities for coach parking in central Bath. The Riverside Coach Park closed on 2nd November 2020, which was required to facilitate the development of Bath Quays North, the Council’s flagship regeneration project, that will create a new business district providing much needed high-quality offices and new jobs. A new coach … Continue reading “Coach Parking In Central Bath Closes”