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…
Old tyre ban legislation ‘should go further’, says National Express
National Express says that legislation to be laid in the autumn that will ban the use of any tyre that…
Seven-month extension to some DCPC expiry dates
Driver CPC (DCPC) cards that expire between 1 February and 31 August have been granted a seven-month extension to their…
Face covering rule for coaches and buses in England from 15 June
All passengers on coaches and buses in England will be required to wear a face covering from Monday 15 June.…
First PSVAR compliant Yutong TC9 midi completed
Yutong supplier Pelican Bus and Coach has announced that it can offer a PSVAR compliant version of the TC9 midicoach.…