Smart tachograph deadline passes for coaches used internationally
The deadline has passed for coaches with version 1 smart tachographs and which are used internationally to be retrofitted to…
‘Be ready for DVSA maintenance investigation visit if trigger occurs’
Operators that suffer an unfavourable roadside vehicle inspection by DVSA examiners or record an MoT failure that draws concern from…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: ‘proposals to revoke’ and parental leave
Laura Hadzik, Head of Commercial Road Transport at JMW addresses concerns over 'propose to revoke' letters and what the new…
Change advocacy and delivery anchors TCs’ 2024/25 annual report
Alteration to sponsorship arrangements provided to the Traffic Commissioners (TCs) by the Department for Transport (DfT) gives opportunity to progress…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: Mobile phones and employment rights
JMW Solicitors - legal experts and specialists in the coach and bus industry - cover usage of mobile phones while driving…
Interim PSV O-Licence introduction: A decade’s lack of progress
In 2019, the Department for Transport (DfT) consulted on proposed changes to O-Licensing that majored on introducing an interim PSV…
Coach and bus staffing: Compliance and retention are crucial
Going by the book as well as finding the right employees for the role are key to maintaining adequate staffing…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: DVSA DBAs and workplace facilities
JMW Solicitors' experts cover DVSA Desk-Based Assessments and gender equality for coach and bus operators I recently had a DVSA…
Clandestine entrants penalties: Be aware of risks – and mitigation
Coach operators travelling internationally must not underestimate the importance of taking all necessary steps to prevent carriage of clandestine entrants…
Lack of evidence sees injury claim against bus operator dismissed
Lack of evidence of an alleged impact saw a claim against East London Bus and Coach Company Ltd, trading as…
