Rail replacement PSVAR long-term exemption calls grow
The likely impact of mandating PSVAR compliance for vehicles used on rail replacement services has been exposed in responses from train operating companies (TOCs)...
Financial standing levels see no change in 2020
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has confirmed that financial standing levels for 2020 will be unchanged from 2019.
Standard national and international O-Licence holders...
PSVAR exemption grows for home to school
A further temporary exemption to PSVAR has been agreed by DfT. It covers vehicles used on home to school services that are procured either...
Restricted O-Licence main occupation requirement met
Each restricted PSV O-Licence is under review as the subject of main occupation is a key issue, according to Deputy Traffic Commissioner (DTC) Gillian...
Jardines Travel O-Licence revoked by TC
The two-vehicle restricted licence held by Motherwell-based Jardines Travel was revoked by Traffic Commissioner (TC) Claire Gilmore after a DVSA investigation revealed that few,...
PSVAR exemption granted for rail replacement
Coaches and buses that do not comply with PSVAR will be eligible for a one-month exemption from the Regulations that starts on 1 January...
Senior TC Turfitt reminds Directors of responsibilities
Senior Traffic Commissioner (STC) Richard Turfitt (pictured) has reminded company Directors that the ultimate responsibility for an O-Licence remains with them, and that they...
ALBUM criticises PSVAR exemption
The Association of Local Bus Managers (ALBUM) has reacted with dismay to the government’s recent decision to permit a temporary exemption from PSVAR for...
McGill’s Buses fined and Directors’ roles criticised by TC
In ordering McGill’s Buses to pay a penalty of £75,000 for failures to operate services in accordance with their registered timetables, Traffic Commissioner (TC)...
Permit use clarity soon as Judicial Review looms
A Judicial Review (JR) into matters related to the use of Section 19 and Section 22 permits will be held on 19 and 20...
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Liverpool City Region bus franchising ‘leading option’
Papers release by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have recommended that franchising is supported as “the emerging leading option” for bus services within...
FlixBus UK domestic coach network announced
FlixBus has announced plans to establish a domestic scheduled coach network in the UK during 2020. The news has been expected since the German...
Stagecoach launches zero tolerance campaign on staff abuse
Operator takes a stand against verbal and physical abuse towards staff and customers
Stagecoach South East (SE) has launched a zero tolerance campaign against hate...
