Judicial Review of Manchester franchising consultation sought
Stagecoach has submitted a court application for a Judicial Review of Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) second consultation on bus franchising in the region....
Michael Hazell appeal against disqualification allowed by Upper Tribunal
An appeal by Michael Hazell has been allowed as the disqualification went ‘beyond the strict statutory wording’
Michael Hazell’s appeal against his disqualification from being “a director, shareholder, consultant, manager or employee of any...
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 legal requirement but is...
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 been an advice document...
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 Union (EU) previously enjoyed...
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 of its 32 vehicle...
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 from ‘violent losses of control’...
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 specialist has said.
Dialogue around...
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 for Transport (DfT) announced...
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 the revocation of the...
Trolleybus and tram calendar supports DEC Ukraine appeal
Trolleybus and tram networks in Ukraine form the subject of a calendar that has been released to raise money for the war-torn country through...
