Currently, UK bus and coach operators carrying out international journeys must hold a standard international operator's licence and a community licence for journeys to, from or through the EU and EEA.
As a member of the EU, the UK participates in the Interbus Agreement. This agreement allows bus and coach operators to carry out occasional services...
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Driving licences and International Driving Permits
On 28 March 2019, the type of international driving permit (IDP) that some countries outside of the EU and EEA recognise will change. On 29 March 2019, in the event that there is no EU Exit deal, you may need an IDP in addition to your UK driving licence to drive in EU and EEA...
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What Bus and Coach Drivers form the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29th March 2019
From 28 March 2019, bus and coach drivers from the UK will need extra documentation to drive in the EU and EEA. (EU Countries and European Economic Area - Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway). Switzerland is neither an EU nor EEA member but is part of the single market .
In the event that the UK leaves...
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Brexit – Driver CPC for bus and coach drivers
Bus and coach drivers need a Driver CPC qualification to drive in the EU and EEA.
Drivers operating on a non-commercial basis or driving vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats do not need a Driver CPC.
From 29 March 2019, in the event that there is no... Making Tax Digital
HMRC are changing how businesses need to keep their VAT records and submit their VAT returns. This new service is known as Making Tax Digital which means you will need to keep digital records and submit VAT returns using software.
From 1st April 2019 all VAT registered businesses must use the service if they have a...
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Record 151 Cruise Ships due in Belfast this year
First time callers include Disney Magic
Cruise Belfast, the partnership between Belfast Harbour and Visit Belfast, has announced that 285,000 visitors aboard 151 cruise ships are due to call at Belfast Harbour this year, an increase of 31% on the 115 visits during the 2018 cruise season.
July will be the busiest month with 32 ships calling,...
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Sir William Wright CBE awarded Freedom of the Borough
Crowds gathered at The Braid in Ballymena earlier to celebrate Sir William Wright
CBE being awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Mid and East Antrim.
The honour pays tribute to individuals or organisations who have made an
outstanding contribution to public life.
The businessman and founder of Wrightbus was... Home to School Transport Review
The Department of Education has announced a review of the current home to school transport policy.
The aim of the review is to ensure that home to school transport is fit for purpose and is sustainable over the long term.
In the region of 84,000 pupils are currently eligible for transport assistance which is around 26% of...
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Driver CPC
This is a friendly reminder that the deadline is looming for your next five years and our trainers are busy with a number of courses being booked for the future. Please try and book early and contact Beverley for details or to arrange a course.... Cash Facilities at Stranmillis
We have previously advised that DFI have agreed to the provision of a coach bay at Stranmillis to accommodate coaches visiting the Ulster Museum. This is progressing well and it is hoped that the consultation will issue shortly. This will be a time limited coach bay - probably, 20 minutes with no return in the...
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