VOSA Archives

VOSA announces Remote Enforcement Office

17/09/2013

The introduction of Remote Enforcement for more compliant operators was announced by VOSA at the first in the FTA 2013 Transport Manager conference series on Wednesday, September 11.

Driver CPC exemptions confirmed

13/08/2013

FTA describes Hammond’s announcement as ‘sense at last’ A rule forcing mechanics to complete the Driver CPC is to be abolished by the autumn – Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has announced last week.

VOSA launches recovery guide

09/07/2013

VOSA recently compiled a Guide for Recovery Operations.

Peoplemovers loses O-licence after convictions

02/07/2013

Norwich-based coach company Peoplemovers (East Anglia) Ltd has lost its O-licence after being convicted of serious infringements.

Good news: VOSA & DSA to merge in 2014

25/06/2013

Move gains backing of CPT and FTA, removing ‘non-customer-focused DSA’ Roads Safety Minister Stephen Hammond announced last week that VOSA and the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) are to merge into a single agency which will […]

Jan’s Coaches O-licence cut after driver found without valid licence

04/06/2013

Operator also found to have poor maintenance record and sees O-licence cut from nine to three vehicles A Soham coach operator has been penalised after one of its employees used a vehicle on a school […]

Closer collaboration between TfL and VOSA

29/05/2013

Agreement allows TfL to provide details of vehicles to VOSA TfL and the VOSA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for closer collaboration and data sharing as part of their work to reduce the impact […]

Substantial VOSA costs award confirmed in failed operator appeal

14/05/2013

Administrative Court rules there was nothing disproportionate about the fines imposed on Buzzlines and its director, ordering a further £12.5k to be paid to cover VOSA costs A decision by Margate Magistrates on May 30, […]