PSVAR: know what the changes are
The piecemeal introduction of PSVAR regulations continues apace with applications for further “medium term” exemptions for home to school...
PSVAR: medium term exemptions announced
The DfT has launched medium-term exemptions for PSVAR for rail replacement and home-to-school services. This replaces the current system of...
Minister announces PSVAR exemptions until 2026
Baroness Vere, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, has announced that home-to-school PSVAR will be derogated...
Home-to-school PSVAR exemption extended
The current home-to-school transport PSVAR exemption that expires on 31 March 2022 has been extended to 31 July 2022. The UKCOA has distributed this...
ROAD TEST: Access all areas
The need to provide a PSVAR-equipped vehicle on any school service on which separate fares are charged as well as all rail replacement work is...
Surprisingly busy
Like many operators up and down the country, Ensignbus has had its share of staff absences due to ‘pings’ on the NHS Covid app. Over the period...
Wishful thinking
While the announcement of the derogation until March 2022 for PSVAR application to school services is welcome, it is merely delaying an empty gesture...
Further PSVAR derogations announced
Baroness Vere has issued a letter outlining further derogations to PSVAR. The DfT is to consider applications for temporary exemptions from PSVAR...