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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FPT NI Welcomes New Supplier Member – Trakm8
FPT NI would like to welcome its newest Supplier Member - Trakm8
Trakm8 is a leading provider of telematics, vehicle cameras and fleet optimisation. It focuses on delivering actionable insights to its customers, enabling transport operators to improve efficiencies, reduce risk and cut carbon emissions. Trakm8 is one of the only telematics providers that designs and...
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Driver CPC
If you require Driver CPC, FPT NI offer training courses for Bus/Lorry & Taxi.
Call Beverley on 028 2563 8938 to arrange a class.
We also have mobile trainers that can come to your place of business.
There are a comprehensive range of courses available....
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M1 & M2 Bus Lane Closures
This is a reminder for you all of the ongoing Busway works resulting in suspension of the existing hard shoulder bus lanes on the M1 & M2.
Works are ongoing on both motorways and all bus lanes are suspended. Presently some sections are not coned off, although this will change over the next couple of weeks. ...
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Belfast tourist vehicles attacked – College Square Area
Vandals who attacked tourist coaches and cars in Belfast overnight have been condemned.
Ulster Unionist councillor Jim Rodgers said he was "extremely angry" to learn of the overnight incidents in the College Square area of Belfast city centre.
"This is the last thing Belfast needs as we seek to promote the city as a welcoming and safe...
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FPT NI – Welcomes Newest Members
FPT NI would like to welcome its newest Group Friendly Partner - Dark Hedges Estate.
Also, its newest Operator Member - Glenara Elite Travel....
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Information on additional parking in Enniskillen and Omagh
Enniskillen
In addition to the two coach bays already available at Shore Road West Car Park, two new bays have been created at Enniskillen Castle Museums (Wellington Place). These are available on a first come first served basis.
Omagh
Two new coach bays have been made available to the rear of Strule Arts Centre (access off Castle Street...
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M1 & M2 Bus Lane Closures
I would advise that works on the M1 and M2 motorways will start on Monday 6 Aug.
The existing bus lanes operating on the hard shoulder will be progressively closed from then to facilitate the work and are expected to be reopened by October. The new sections of bus lane will not be open until December.
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