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London coach parking bay review and optimisation sought by RHA

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Published: March 6, 2025
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London boroughs should review coach parking provision while working with local businesses to gauge its expected take-up and optimise that usage, including via strategic planning, RHA has advocated.

That position is within a report by the trade body on coach and freight vehicle access to the capital. It highlights a need for what is termed a Mayoral Logistics Commissioner to back businesses in both fields operating into London. Support to that Commissioner would be provided by a Commercial Vehicle Operator Advisory Council under the proposal.

The document notes that London is increasingly difficult for coaches to service. RHA wants an improved working partnership between the fields it represents and boroughs “in order to better achieve mutual goals.”

Managing Director Richard Smith notes that operators and drivers in the coach and freight sectors “overwhelmingly tell us that they do not feel welcome in London,” echoing findings among coach drivers by routeone in summer 2024. He adds that change is thus required via improved collaboration.

Local transport plans, both on a borough and citywide basis, should include specific policies for coaches, RHA adds. Provision for the safe operation of those vehicles also features in the Association’s framework ask.

On coach parking in the capital, the body says that coach sector members have reported a reduction in provision “and stricter enforcement on stopping within London boroughs.”

As a result, coaches must often circle popular tourist locations waiting for a chance to park. That contributes to congestion and emissions. It is thus key that boroughs assess provision for coach parking, RHA continues.

It is urging them to coordinate and commission a “uniform curb side management platform in partnership with private finance and expertise.” Such an approach would apply digital bookings, track bay usage, and administer mixed-use spaces.

“Moreover, authorities must ensure that detailed transport considerations are included in planning applications by either ensuring nearby remote facilities are available and accessible for coaches, or ensuring dedicated drop-off points,” it continues. Consideration for disabled passengers who need to use lifts should be included in that under RHA’s proposals.

RHA report available here.

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