About the Association
Become a Member
The UKCOA is the only trade association run by coach operators for coach operators.
Joining the UKCOA is easy. Membership rates range between £200 and £600 per year depending on the number of vehicles you operate and you will have access to the latest news and updates affecting your company, joining like minded members of the coach industry who want to provide the best possible service for their customers. For further information click here.
What We Do
We champion the interests of the coach industry, tackling key issues like PSVAR compliance, vehicle technology, driver recruitment, coach parking, and changes to legislation.
We engage with local and national government, and key transport stakeholders to ensure coaches are recognised as a vital, sustainable mode of transport. The UKCOA provides a powerful collective voice and a strong network of industry professionals. Together, we are shaping the future of coaching.
Member Benefits
UKCOA members gain exclusive access to compliance updates, crisis control resources, and essential industry insights through our members-only page, keeping them informed and prepared for regulatory changes.
With regular meetings and newsletters, plus direct engagement with government officials, industry leaders, and key decision-makers, the UKCOA ensures your voice is heard, your concerns are addressed, and your business is supported in an ever-evolving industry.
Christmas closure
Christmas closure The UKCOA office will be closed from Wednesday 24 December until Monday 5 January 2026. However, if you need to contact someone urgently...
6 January 2026 – Knightsbridge closure – Near the Barracks
Please be advised there will be an eastbound overnight (22:00 to 06:00) closure of Knightsbridge eastbound (Knightsbridge Green to Brompton Road – near the...
Friday 14th November to Thursday 1st January 2026 – Winter Wonderland
The Winter Wonderland will be open from Friday 14th November 2025 During this time, nearby Tube stations such as Hyde Park Corner, Green Park and...
Blackwell Tunnel closures 16 and 23rd December 2025
For your information the Southbound Blackwell Tunnel is due to close: Contractors on behalf of TfL will be carrying out Tunnel Maintenance Works in the...
Lambeth Bridge – until mid December 2025
During this time there will be no access for vehicles or cyclists over the bridge. Below is detailed information about the closure and traffic arrangements...
A4 – Great West Road – until 29 November 2025
Until Saturday 29 November, lane closures will be in place between Boston Manor Road and Ealing Road. Bus route E2 will be diverted along the A4 due to...










