Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness: New law on tyres
Familiar to operators, transport managers and mechanics alike, DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is stated as guidance rather than a…
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…
Thandi Coaches (Red) challenges revocation
West Bromwich operator challenges 32-vehicle O-Licence revocation and 12-month TM disqualification West Bromwich-based Thandi Coaches (Red) is appealing against the…
Revocation after ‘violent losses of control’
Chesterfield-based Scott Hancock has O-Licence revoked and two-year disqualification after criminal convictions following ‘violent losses of control’ Criminal convictions resulting…
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…
Revocation after failure to attend Public Inquiry
A failure to attend a Public Inquiry (PI) to explain how he met the restricted licence requirements has resulted in…
Carmel Coaches licence revoked
The 15-vehicle international O-Licence held by Okehampton-based Carmel Coaches has been revoked The 15-vehicle international O-Licence held by Okehampton-based Carmel…
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…
