DVLA relaxes requirements for drivers’ D4 medical
Temporary provision has been made for drivers aged 45 or over whose vocational licences expire to renew them without the…
CPT launches Back Britain’s Coaches campaign
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has launched a campaign entitled Back Britain’s Coaches. It calls on the government to…
Coach industry SORN impact: Figures analysed
Analysis of SORN declarations for a random selection of coach fleets has given an insight into the extent to which…
DVSA responds to post-suspension testing worries
DVSA has responded to suggestions made by the Authorised Testing Facility Operators Association (ATFOA) that it will be unable to…
Alexcars: Trading ceased after 74 years
Alexcars has ceased trading. In a statement, the company has described the cessation of its business as an “extremely difficult…
Starting a coach company in the year of COVID-19
Earlier this year, David Williams decided to fulfil his dream of owning a coaching company of his own. Bookings were…
Go Coach and ViaVan launch on-demand transport in Sevenoaks
On-demand services are to replace a number of Go Coach bus routes in Sevenoaks, Kent, as a result of the…
Transport Manager furlough advice issued
The Traffic Commissioners (TCs) have issued advice to operators that are considering placing a Transport Manager (TM) on furlough during…
London LEZ change postponed to February 2021
Transport for London has announced that forthcoming changes to the capital’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) that will mandate Euro VI…
COVID-19 Bus Services Support Grant is explained
The Department for Transport (DfT) has written to operators in England that receive commercial BSOG outlining how the COVID-19 Bus…
