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Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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USE OF BUS STOPS
We have received the following from TfL Hi All, I have had a number of comments fairly recently from multiple stakeholders about coaches parking/waiting on bus stops and blocking bus services. Most recently outside the Park Lane Hilton (presumably before/after an event). Please can you remind members the broad rules on stops: Yellow routes Set … Continue reading “USE OF BUS STOPS”
Announcement from Parksafe – Road Skills online – Bridge strikes
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”
Rolling Thunder – March and Rally – Monday 14th July 2025
From 1500 hours southbound Whitehall will be closed from Horse Guards Avenue for the parade to form up they will then ride, with traffic, via Parliament Street, Parliament Square, Bridge Street, Victoria Embankment, Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall.
Sunday 13 until Friday 25 July A3 Clapham High Street/Clapham Road
From 21:00 to 05:00 each Sunday to Thursday night from Sunday 13 until Friday 25 July, the A3 Clapham High Street will be closed between Clapham Park Road and Stockwell Road. Where possible, drivers should travel via Brixton Road and Brixton Hill during these closures. Signed diversions will be in place for journeys in the local area. … Continue reading “Sunday 13 until Friday 25 July A3 Clapham High Street/Clapham Road”
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”
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”