Traffic Commissioners: ‘We are more relevant than ever’
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Traffic Commissioners (TCs) have quietly been busy in the background. Their most visible work has…
Interbus: Cross-border coach and bus services after Brexit
When the Brexit transitional period came to an end on 31 December 2020 the right of access to the European…
Proceed with care if employee refuses vaccine, says advisor
Coach and bus operators should proceed with care when considering employees' unwillingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a business advisory…
COVID-19 Bus Service Support Grant Restart: how is it working?
Following the large-scale reductions in bus services and revenue experienced during the first national lockdown in March 2020, the Department…
Section 19 and Section 22 permit guidance revised by DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued updated guidance on Section 19 and Section 22 permit use. Changes centre on…
Bridge strikes: ‘Operators have a big part to play in prevention’
Traffic Commissioner (TC) Kevin Rooney has underlined the critical importance of preventing bridge strikes. Speaking at an event hosted by…
DVSA to enforce tyre ban from February
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that enforcement of the 1 February 2021 tyre ban, which captures…
Clean Air Zones in 2021: Can operators cope?
Croner-i takes a look at the situation surrounding the Clean Air Zones being considered or enforced across England and how…
Deansgate road closure reversed after operator’s legal action
Diamond Bus North West (DBNW) has successfully forced Manchester City Council (MCC) to reverse a decision that led to the…
Met cautions coach operators ahead of anti-restrictions protest
Coach operators have been cautioned by the Metropolitan Police that if they convey people to London on Saturday 28 November…
