DPTAC calls for PSVAR to capture all ‘for hire’ coaches
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has issued an extraordinary call to the government asking it to embark on…
Bonded Coach Holidays future secured by ABTOT alliance
The future of the Bonded Coach Holidays scheme has been secured through the formation of a “strategic alliance” between the…
DfT: England lockdown bus service levels to be ‘noticeably lower’
Bus service levels in England during the current period of movement restrictions are expected by the Department for Transport (DfT)…
Emergency temporary bus service variation process activated
Operators in England that need to make a temporary variation to a registered bus service because of the pandemic may…
2021 financial standing level revised downwards by TCs
The financial standing level required of holders of standard O-Licences has been revised downwards slightly for 2021, the Traffic Commissioners…
EVM to start PSVAR conversion work with MB Tourismo
EVM is to carry out PSVAR conversions on the Mercedes-Benz Tourismo. It says the step has come about after interest…
Temporary bus service variation changes among TCs’ updates
The Traffic Commissioners (TCs) have updated their advice note to operators that is intended as guidance during the ongoing coronavirus…
DVSA sets out position on front axle ban for old tyres
DVSA has outlined what its approach will be to the discovery of tyres that are over 10 years old and…
Guidance on bus service registrations updated by Senior TC
Senior Traffic Commissioner (STC) Richard Turfitt has further revised guidance on temporary registered bus service variations and the deadline by…
Croner-i advises on financial standing during COVID-19
It’s hard enough maintaining a PSV O-Licence efficiently in a market governed by strict rules and legislation, yet operators have…