The government has included public transport drivers in its latest phase of testing, with self-tests and drive-through testing theoretically available as more test facilities come on stream. Key workers who are self-isolating because of COVID-19 symptoms, or who share their home with someone who is, can either apply for test themselves or employers can nominate […]
Coach and bus industry supplier Pride and Joy Clothing is making face masks, wash bags and aprons for care homes – for free. The Chesterfield-based company, which has seen all its business disappear, closed its doors in March but Managing Director, Jane Phillips, then heard that care homes had shortages of PPE: “I went back […]
Will employees continue to accrue holiday during furlough? It is likely that the 5.6 weeks’ leave (28 days for full time workers) under the Working Time Regulations 1998 continues to accrue during furlough leave. Where a worker does not take annual leave in the relevant leave year because they were on furlough, can they carry […]
It is a difficult time for PSV operators, with the government’s ‘Coronavirus’ advice and guidance changing on a daily, even hourly, basis. PSV operators are, understandably, worried about the implications of Covid-19 on their commercial contracts, and naturally are seeking clarity on their contractual rights under essential business and supply contracts. There may be some […]
National Express Group PLC has issued a trading update, and news that it has withdrawn its recommendation for a final dividend Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, NatEx says it has stabilised its finances by stopping capital investments, and praised government support, worldwide, for financial support. It also paid tribute to its staff, two of whom have […]
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D4 medical updates The Government is making temporary provisions for bus and lorry drivers aged 45 and over to forego the need for a D4 medical in order to renew their driving entitlement. These changes are temporary and will only apply where the driver does not have any existing notifiable health conditions, and their licence […]
The government has issued a policy guide to local authorities advising that they should support suppliers such as coach and bus operators by continuing to make payments, though on the basis of ‘open book’ transparency. The latest Public Procurement Note says that local government and other public bodies such as the NHS should operate on […]