New bid launched to close Section 19 loophole for schools
Thirty years after the M40 minibus tragedy in which 12 children died, an appeal is being made to end the…
Further push on EU hours reform for coach tourism drivers
More pressure to enact proposed changes to the EU regulations governing coach drivers’ hours when engaged on tourism work has…
Rejection of Anthony Hazell’s bid for new licence upheld on appeal
The refusal of a bid for a new three-vehicle O-Licence by former Carmel Coaches Director Anthony Hazell by Traffic Commissioner…
Clarity on BODS and PSVAR needed for home-to-school services
Changes to how school services are licenced and registered could reduce PSVAR and BODS issues, argues UK Coach Operators Association…
Disqualification for Transport Manager on three O-Licences
Salman Chohan, who acted as a Transport Manager (TM) on three O-Licences, including that of Manchester-based Sumi Travel, whose sole…
Plans for sporting events transport guidelines in Scotland dropped
A proposal by Senior Traffic Commissioner (TC) Richard Turfitt to extend to Scotland voluntary guidelines for the transport of passengers…
IRU calls for grace period on new smart tachograph rules
As EU rules requiring second generation smart tachographs on new vehicles come into force, the International Road Transport Union (IRU)…
UKCOA tables proposals in reply to PSVAR call for evidence
The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) convened an online members’ meeting on 16 August, inviting members of the coach industry…
Using the power of data to meet compliance regulations
We look at the benefits of DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme and some tools that can assist operators in compliance In…
Mixed response on drivers’ hours reform plans
Operators respond as EC and CPT make proposals that include extending 12-day rule to domestic tours Momentum is gathering on…