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After 56 days it is again no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering when using public transport in England........the Safer Transport Guidance for Operators has been updated to reflect this, reverting to the wording used before 1 Dec 👉https://t.co/bmvrg8OREP
Self-Isolation Rules - From 17 January (Monday) in England fully vaccinated people will be able to leave isolation at the start of day 6, (after 5 complete days) as long as they return a negative lateral flow test on day five and also at the start of day six
The Minister for Tourism for France Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne has announced that entry rules for travellers originating from the UK will be relaxed from 14 January. Fully vaccinated travellers will not require a compelling reason to enter France, and will not be subject to quarantine
Members will have just received an update about PSVAR after @CPT_UK received a letter from @CharlotteV today. The letter confirms that the Special Authorisations that expire 31 July will be extended, and also sets out the future plans the Government has for the regulations
Really looking forward to this event, having both the Chief Executive of @DVSAgovuk and the Senior Traffic Commissioner addressing an industry compliance event is something members will not want to miss...#CPTLive#Compliance#TravelSafe
What can CPT members expect to hear at the Compliance Workshop on 12 July? Membership Director Chris Nice gives an overview. Register to attend here https://t.co/X8MUJ09z3u (event is CPT members only)
Hundreds of thousands of jobs lost and zero income for 18 months. The travel industry has been the worst affected sector by the pandemic. The necessary tailored support from government is long overdue.
Find the #speakupfortravel social media pack here: https://t.co/uz7pVFPY2j
Great news that our former colleague @SSalmonexCPT has been nominated Honorary Ambassador by #UTIP in recognition of his many years of work respresenting @CPT_UK members and their interests
I am very grateful to the just-nominated Honorary Ambassadors for the services rendered to #UITP. Thanks for the expertise you shared with the public transport community and the time you dedicated to the Association.
We have been informed that @DVLAgovuk has reinstated the NOTIFY service so that drivers will receive a confirmation by email, SMS or (if they live in the 19th century) by post that their application has been received.
Members will have just received an update on the current situation with #PSVAR after a meeting earlier today between @CPT_UK Chief Executive Graham Vidler, Operations Director Keith McNally and senior DfT officials
Debate in UK parliament today on travel, tourism & aviation today. An opportunity for MPs to press the case for sector support. Whilst economy opens more widely, inbound tourism remains effectively closed, & needs help to play it’s crucial role in export driven economic recovery
A reminder that @PcsUnion members are taking industrial action @DVLAgovuk this week mainly impacting the Call Centre. Where possible it is recommended to use the available Online Services 👉https://t.co/aLyXHpaP5N
The PCS union have confirmed that their @DVLAgovuk
members will take further strike action between Wednesday 2 June and Saturday 5 June. We encourage members where possible to use the online services that will still be available 👉https://t.co/aLyXHpaP5N
BREAKING: #Birmingham City Council has just announced that in order to assist with the transition to the new #CAZ there will be a grace period of 2 weeks until 14 June where charges for non-compliant vehicles will not be levied
The #Birmingham#CAZ came into force today covering all the roads within the A4540 Middleway Ring Road. It's a Class D so all non-compliant 4 wheeled vehicles that are not exempt must pay to enter £50 for PSVs and HGVs, £8 for everything else