Rose Williams joins the UKCOA Board

The UKCOA is delighted to welcome Rose Williams, from Williams Coaches, to our Board of Directors.

Rose is heading up our new Women in Bus and Coach sub-group. Initial discussions have taken place and Rose has some great ideas. Work will continue in January.

News

A4 – Road Closures in December 2022

Weekend closures of the A4 between Hogarth and Chiswick roundabouts for resurfacing works will be carried out in two phases: Phase 1 – Westbound Overnight (22:00 to 05:00) on the nights 5, 6, 7 & 8 December 2022 Phase 2 – eastbound Full weekend from 22:00 Friday 9 to 05:00 Monday 12 December 2022. Please … Continue reading “A4 – Road Closures in December 2022”

Elizabeth Street, Victoria – Coach Ban

The northern part of Elizabeth Street between Eaton Square and Ebury Street now has a permanent restriction in place banning buses and coaches, except for ocal buses, from using it in either direction. This section of road can only be used by vehicles operating services where it is explicitly mentioned in the relevant London Service … Continue reading “Elizabeth Street, Victoria – Coach Ban”

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Reopen 14 June

Heathrow is targeting a reopening date of 14 June. The remobilisation of Terminal 4 will be gradual, with Qatar Airways returning to its home terminal first. They will be joined by several other Terminal 4 carriers, including Etihad, Air Malta and El Al in the following days and weeks. Over the coming months, Heathrow will … Continue reading “Heathrow Terminal 4 to Reopen 14 June”

From the DVSA – Seatbelt Buckle Guards

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

Fuel Prices

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, a Joint Statement has been issued by the UKCOA, CPT, RHA and the Guild of British Coach Operators concerning Fuel Prices. (Click the image above to read the statement).

Closure of A40 20 January – 13 March 2023

Roadworks will impact the A40 at Horn Lane (North Acton) over eight weekends (22:00 Friday to 05:00 Monday) from 20 January to 13 March 2023. On the A40 itself these works will result in directional lane restrictions with only one lane open through the worksite. The works are summarised below: Eastbound Phase 1: 20-23 January … Continue reading “Closure of A40 20 January – 13 March 2023”