Queens Gate Kensington – Weekend of 25 and 26 November 2023

Due to road resurfacing works Queens Gate will be closed between Kensington Gore and Prince Consort Road. The works are scheduled for both dates but the contractor is hopeful of completing within one day.

News

Coach Parking in Frinton, Essex

Deputy Chair of Frinton Residents Association (the FRA), Dave Hamilton, has written to the UKCOA to inform the industry the town is unable to accommodate any long-term coach parking due to the town’s small size and lack of infrastructure. Frinton welcomes coach parties, having a marked, designated coach drop-off/pickup bay, which is close to toilet facilities … Continue reading “Coach Parking in Frinton, Essex”

Park Lane Coach Bay: Monday 18 – Friday 29 March 2024

The Coach Bay on Park lane northbound, to the rear of Apsley House, will be closed from 18 to 29 March 2024 inclusive. This is part of the wider Hyde park Corner pavement renewal works.

Route One Awards

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”

20mph speed limits on TfL roads in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets from Friday 31 March

Roads across London to be made safer with 28km of new 20mph speed limits on TfL roads in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets from Friday 31 March. The 20mph speed limits will be introduced on sections of the A503, A501, A41, A1, A10, A11 and A1203, and will help to make a large … Continue reading “20mph speed limits on TfL roads in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets from Friday 31 March”

Air Pollution and TfL Finances – article by MD Peter Bradley

Air Pollution and TfL Finances Last month a new report commissioned by the Mayor of London was released, outlining the action required to reduce air pollution and cut congestion in the capital. The Mayor is determined that London reaches net zero by 2030, but it requires car traffic in the capital to reduce by 27 … Continue reading “Air Pollution and TfL Finances – article by MD Peter Bradley”

Travel by Coach to Imberbus

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”