Has the industry become too difficult for the TCs to regulate?
Relative niche, but nonetheless important, parts of the coach and bus industry regulatory landscape are restricted O-Licences, and Section 19…
Local authority Section 19 permit-based operation ‘lost safety focus’
North Lanarkshire Council was found by Traffic Commissioner (TC) Richard Turfitt (pictured) to have “lost focus on the safety and…
Transmach claims patronage boost and BODS compliance easing
Moving to a cloud-based system for ticketing has led to increases in patronage of 10% for its client operators, says…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: Periods of grace and trade marks
When might I need a period of grace and will the Traffic Commissioner (TC) grant it? If an operator cannot…
Warnings issued over accessible information on rail replacement
Operators that are engaged on in-scope rail replacement work are being encouraged to act urgently to ensure the vehicles they…
BODS and Accessibility Regs: Impact on coach?
A challenge for many of us working in transport is keeping track of legislation. For example, deregulation and the subsequent…
Legal Q&A: Minimum wage and Carer’s Leave Regulations
Q One of my drivers has asked for time off to care for their sick mother. What are my legal…
Accessible Information Regulations: Don’t leave it too late
What's the biggest challenge you face as an operator this year? I'm sure I'd get many different answers to this…
DfT set to partially remove 50km limit on youngest PCV drivers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a consultation on proposed changes to restrictions on vocational drivers that include partial…
Legal questions answered – driving licence checks and holiday pay
Q How will the holiday pay and entitlement reforms affect my drivers who only drive on home-to-school services? A The…
