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Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
Updates to speedometer check changes and Automated Driving Systems Speedometers DVSA is changing how speedometers are assessed on IVA tests for cars (M1) and vans (N1). IVA applicants for these vehicles will be asked to declare that speedometers have been installed or converted to read in miles per hour (mph) from kilometres per hour (kph). … Continue reading “Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency”
Free conference on franchising and sector change – 16 September, Leeds
Route forward: The future of the bus and coach sector Tuesday 16 September 2025 | 09:00–13:00 | Clayton Hotel, Leeds This half-day, in-person conference is designed to help operators and public transport stakeholders think ahead and respond to the opportunities and challenges posed by re-regulation and evolving service models. We’ll be exploring: How to respond … Continue reading “Free conference on franchising and sector change – 16 September, Leeds”
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”
AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published
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”
Works on Park Lane northbound: 19 May to 18 Sep 2025
We now have updated dates for the Park Lane works, in addition to bus NOEs (attached), from Monday 19 May until Thursday 18 September. All dates continue to be subject to change. These works are to make permanent the infrastructure that was put in place for the Park Lane cycle lane. The works will be … Continue reading “Works on Park Lane northbound: 19 May to 18 Sep 2025”
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”