‘The industry is being squeezed by PSVAR’
First, I will address the investment situation relating to PSVAR.
Over the last 10 years, home-to-school providers have been squeezed because of council budgets. There...
PSVAR exemption granted for rail replacement
Coaches and buses that do not comply with PSVAR will be eligible for a one-month exemption from the Regulations that starts on 1 January...
CPT: Now is the best time for operators to act
With an election looming, now is the perfect time for operators to promote their initiatives to help encourage more people to take the bus,...
Accreditation – FORS puts First Choice ahead
The voluntary accreditation scheme has been a ‘proven success story’ and gave ‘tangible benefits’ says Director Jason Thornton
First Choice Minibus Services was one of...
Liverpool launches its Vision for Bus
24-hour services and minimum frequencies on Liverpool's wishlist ahead of franchising decision
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has released a report on its potential...
DfT publishes s19 consultation responses ahead of autumn decision
The Department for Transport (DfT) used the day that the House of Commons rose for its summer recess to publish an interim summary of...
DVLA backtracks on IVA form date change
The DVLA has changed its mind over the withdrawal of old forms for individual vehicle approval (IVA). The new forms are already available to...
MoT test certificates now clearer to read
Heavy vehicle test certificates, for PSVs, trailers and HGVs changed rom 14 July, to make them clearer and easier to understand.
The new style certificates...
Nottingham decides against a CAZ as targets will be met
Nottingham City Council is no longer considering implementing a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) as existing measures to combat air pollution will reduce emissions to...
Coach operators warned over wheelchairs
Coach operators will face tough action if they don’t comply with the law on the use of wheelchairs in vehicles on scheduled services, warns...
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Coaching falls into leisure sector: LGA
The Local Government Association (LGA) has asked local authorities (LAs) to include premises used for coaching activities in their application of business rates relief...
All Clean Air Zones postponed until 2021
Introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZs) in England has been postponed to January 2021 at the earliest, the government has said.
The development was revealed...
Tachograph calibration, inspection rules relaxed
DVSA has relaxed the requirements for periodic calibration and inspection of tachograph units because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Until further notice, all tachograph calibration...
