Drivers’ hours offences lead to 28-day suspension of O-Licence
Drivers’ hours offences have led to the one-vehicle restricted O-Licence held by Bolton-based Farid Bhaiyat being suspended for 28 days…
PTS Group (Norfolk) wins new five-vehicle O-Licence
PTS Group (Norfolk) Ltd, trading as Wrights Coaches, whose three-vehicle international O-Licence was revoked in September 2021, has succeeded in…
TC ‘dismay’ at coach fire for operator subject to delayed revocation
Traffic Commissioner (TC) for the West of England Kevin Rooney (pictured, above) was “dismayed” to hear that a coach owned…
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…
