Jail and £60,000 costs for fraudulent claimant against Metroline
A motorcyclist who made false claims against Metroline totalling over £50,000 when his vehicle was damaged in a collision with…
Smart tachograph version 2: International retrofit warning sounded
Coach operators that travel internationally and which need to retrofit vehicles with smart tachograph version 2 units by 31 December…
Unite demands more legal protection after Elgin bus driver tragedy
Unite the union has demanded more legal protection for transport staff after the death of Stagecoach North Scotland driver Keith…
O-Licence revocation for two associated Blackburn operators
Please note: This case is currently under appeal to the Upper Tribunal for which a decision is awaited. International O-Licences…
A helping hand for operators in keeping on top of safety
Keeping staff and customers safe is naturally a responsibility that no operator should take lightly. From vehicle roadworthiness and staff…
16-vehicle authorisation cut for Dolphin Autos (Norwich)
Vehicle maintenance and driver control problems have resulted in the O-Licence held by Dolphin Autos (Norwich) having its vehicle authorisation…
Legal questions answered: Clandestine entrants and drivers’ hours
Q My coaches travel abroad. To avoid falling foul of the clandestine entrant civil penalty scheme, what are the responsibilities…
Claire Gilmore and Gerallt Evans to exit Traffic Commissioner posts
Traffic Commissioner for Scotland Claire Gilmore (pictured, above) and Traffic Commissioner for North West England Gerallt Evans (pictured, below) will…
Millmans Coaches revocation and TM disqualification upheld
The revocation and disqualification made by TC Kevin Rooney have been upheld by the Upper Tribunal on appeal The revocation…
Bid for return of impounded vehicle turned down by TC Gilmore
A bid for the return of an impounded vehicle by Tabassum Hussain of HZ Executive Travel has been turned down…