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…
Tranzaura develops digital maintenance platform further
Software-as-a-Service provider Tranzaura is developing its digital maintenance platform that captures drivers’ walk-round checks and unplanned maintenance into one that…
Desi Coaches adopts Wheely-Safe across its fleet
Desi Coaches has installed the latest generation of Wheely-Safe technology across its fleet. The Harrow operator chose the supplier’s in-motion…
Occasional EU drivers’ records change: Industry responds
The Department for Transport has relaxed its approach to how hours records should be made by occasional drivers that are…