McCarron Coates calls for increased focus on tyre risk management
As the third year of legislation banning the use of tyres aged over 10 years in certain situations approaches, specialist…
TCs publish guidance on use of transport consultants
The Traffic Commissioners (TCs) have published guidance advising operators and applicants for O-Licences about how they should work with and…
‘A lot to consider for wheel fitment and security’
Wheel fitment: This is a sensitive issue to write about! There are many strong opinions (probably more than there are…
Seatbelt buckle guards must not be used, DVSA warns
DVSA has highlighted to operators of coaches, buses and minibuses used to carry children that they must not fit seatbelt…
‘Around 70%’ of operators meet BODS AVL requirement
Around 70% of operators in England that are within scope of the Bus Open Data Service (BODS) were providing the…
Tyre condition still most common PSV prohibition defect
The condition of tyres remains the most common PSV prohibition defect on those inspected by DVSA at the roadside and…
Checks of emergency doors: DVSA urges diligence
DVSA has called on coach and bus operators to ensure that drivers are correctly performing checks on emergency doors to…
Bus Open Data Service: The frustrations of compliance
BODS regulations mean closed-door home to school work requires operator compliance. One operator has risen to the challenge, but frustrations…
Senior Traffic Commissioner addresses the industry
Operators that use third-party maintenance providers should hold those suppliers to account, Senior Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt has said. Mr…
Earned Recognition introduces Guild-specific module
A module specific to the Guild of British Coach Operators has been added to the DVSA Earned Recognition scheme. It…