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Is your satnav fit for purpose?

Is your satnav fit for purpose?

Monday, 22 November 2021

The number of bridge strike incidents in the UK remains alarmingly high. Some advice for drivers and operators to help lower this number....

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The dangers of a poor transport manager and ignoring the law

The dangers of a poor transport manager and ignoring the law

Friday, 19 November 2021

Following a public inquiry, Leo.Al.Auto Ltd faces having its licence revoked and their transport manager was disqualified for two years....

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The dangers of ignoring the regulator

The dangers of ignoring the regulator

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

A recent public inquiry that showed the dangers of ignoring the regulator....

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Lending Operator Licences

Lending Operator Licences

Thursday, 14 October 2021

Recent tribunal showing the perils of lending an operator licence to someone else....

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Consequences of improperly obtaining bounce back loans

Consequences of improperly obtaining bounce back loans

Monday, 11 October 2021

Loan fraud amongst reasons why operator licence revoked....

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Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2020 21 annual report

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2020 21 annual report

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

The TCs’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download....

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Vocational driver conduct Statutory Document updated

Vocational driver conduct Statutory Document updated

Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Richard Turfitt, The Senior Traffic Commissioner, has issued an updated version of the statutory document on driver conduct (Statutory document 6). Th...

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Extended temporary bus schedules and an end to maintenance schedule relaxations included in traffic commissioner COVID 19 advice update

Extended temporary bus schedules and an end to maintenance schedule relaxations included in traffic commissioner COVID 19 advice update

Friday, 31 July 2020

The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have updated their coronavirus (COVID-19) advice document for operators as restrictions ease. ...

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Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2019 20 annual report

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2019 20 annual report

Tuesday, 28 July 2020

The TCs’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download. ...

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Traffic commissioners to resume in person hearings

Traffic commissioners to resume in person hearings

Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Physical attendance at public inquiries and other hearings are due to resume from Monday 6 July, with social distancing measures in place....

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Traffic Commissioners applaud road transport industry

Traffic Commissioners applaud road transport industry

Tuesday, 12 May 2020

Key workers within the transport industry are recognised for their important work in the national fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. ...

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Traffic Commissioners issue guidance on remote auditing during the Coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak

Traffic Commissioners issue guidance on remote auditing during the Coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak

Monday, 20 April 2020

Document sets out minimum standards for operators and auditors carrying out audits remotely during the pandemic. ...

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Traffic Commissioners require electronic communication during coronavirus COVID 19 outbreak

Traffic Commissioners require electronic communication during coronavirus COVID 19 outbreak

Monday, 23 March 2020

Transport regulators give strong guidance on how to maintain services following Government advice....

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Senior Traffic Commissioner issues a Statutory Document in response to the coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak

Senior Traffic Commissioner issues a Statutory Document in response to the coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Document recognises the challenges that the Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle industries will face in the coming months and seeks to support it t...

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New traffic commissioners appointed for the north west of England and for Wales

New traffic commissioners appointed for the north west of England and for Wales

Monday, 13 January 2020

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has appointed two new traffic commissioners. ...

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2020 financial levels confirmed for commercial vehicle operators

2020 financial levels confirmed for commercial vehicle operators

Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Reviewed criteria applies to existing haulage, bus and coach operators and new applicants. ...

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Five year disqualification for Dundee scaffolding firm which compromised road safety

Five year disqualification for Dundee scaffolding firm which compromised road safety

Tuesday, 29 October 2019

AFS Scaffolding Ltd loses licence to operate commercial vehicles after it gained an unfair competitive advantage over other businesses....

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Regulators launch revised strategy to deliver better services for commercial vehicle industries

Regulators launch revised strategy to deliver better services for commercial vehicle industries

Thursday, 24 October 2019

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain outline commitments on licensing services, case management, fair hearings and robust, evidence-based decision ...

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Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2018 19 annual report

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2018 19 annual report

Thursday, 24 October 2019

The TCs’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download....

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Senior Traffic Commissioner outlines proposals to help operators with no deal EU exit

Senior Traffic Commissioner outlines proposals to help operators with no deal EU exit

Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Guidance will set out options for standard operators to meet financial standing requirements in the event of no deal....

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New Traffic Commissioners to be appointed

New Traffic Commissioners to be appointed

Friday, 19 July 2019

The Secretary of State for Transport will shortly be advertising for traffic commissioners for the Welsh and North West of England traffic areas....

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Regulators launch consultation on professional driver conduct guidance

Regulators launch consultation on professional driver conduct guidance

Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Views sought on revisions to statutory document ...

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Level playing field for all operators is key aim of traffic commissioners

Level playing field for all operators is key aim of traffic commissioners

Monday, 01 April 2019

Regulator says public inquiry shows rules are there to uphold standards and be met....

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Bus operator agrees to provide free travel to passengers on Kidderminster route 3 for seven days

Bus operator agrees to provide free travel to passengers on Kidderminster route 3 for seven days

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Diamond Bus passengers won’t have to pay fares as compensation for firm’s punctuality failings. ...

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Members of the public “routinely put in danger” by Bristol park and ride business

Members of the public “routinely put in danger” by Bristol park and ride business

Monday, 18 March 2019

Region’s Traffic Commissioner says operation needed to be stopped before someone is killed. ...

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2019 financial levels confirmed for commercial vehicle operators

2019 financial levels confirmed for commercial vehicle operators

Tuesday, 04 December 2018

Revised criteria applies to existing haulage, bus and coach operators and new applicants....

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Senior Traffic Commissioner reminds transport managers and operators that they need to keep up to date

Senior Traffic Commissioner reminds transport managers and operators that they need to keep up to date

Thursday, 01 November 2018

Key industry post holders need to be effective in managing safety compliance. ...

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Traffic commissioners report on improved service to industry and better targeting of the most serious offenders

Traffic commissioners report on improved service to industry and better targeting of the most serious offenders

Thursday, 02 August 2018

Regulators set out their balanced approach to improving services for the compliant and tackling rule breakers ....

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Consultation on revised guidance for goods and passenger transport industries

Consultation on revised guidance for goods and passenger transport industries

Monday, 16 July 2018

Statutory Documents amended to reflect legal changes and incorporate recent appeal decisions....

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Consultation to review the financial resources test for restricted licence holders

Consultation to review the financial resources test for restricted licence holders

Monday, 11 June 2018

Looks at whether there should be a change to the level of financial resources shown by certain vehicle operators. ...

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