Brought to you by the RHA; experts in commercial vehicles, leaders in policy.
We’re bringing together the expertise of our coach policy team and the knowledge we’ve gained from supporting operators of commercial vehicles for over 75 years to introduce a new annual membership designed specifically for coach operators.
The coach industry has been hit hard by Covid-19 with cancellations, social distancing and reduced demand from events and tourism seeing operational mileage significantly down. With 90% of the UK fleet parked up, we know the sector requires urgent support, operational guidance and tailored solutions to support business recovery.
As the trade association for road transport operators, we are committed to driving business on our roads and have a wealth of coach expertise and a proven track record in delivering policy support to drive change that benefits our members.
Our experience of working with government to lead change puts us in a unique position to support coach companies moving forward.
The RHA Coach Membership is designed entirely to meet the needs of coach businesses and is available to operators of all sizes.
As a member you will gain access to the same intelligence, support services and resources we offer to all RHA members but with the added benefit of sector-specific support for coach businesses, all of which has been designed to help you to maintain continuous and effective management.
RHA Helpdesk: Our helpdesk team are on hand to offer advice exclusively to RHA members, providing expert guidance on a range of issues from compliance to employment law. A specialist coach helpdesk will be available for members.
Coach Policy Experts: Work with an experienced team of advisors who have a background in coach operations. Our operational team, led by Andy Warrender, are on hand to offer specialist advice and to support and guide your business.
Active Campaigning: We have a track record of working with government, industry officials and local authorities on the matters that effect the livelihoods of our members. We campaign on behalf of our members to drive real change in the industry.
Intelligence and Insight: Our reports such as the fuel survey, pay survey and costs movement survey are compiled and circulated regularly to help RHA members run more efficient operations.
Specialist Advice and Information: Get access to expert intelligence as well as insight on security, infrastructure, international operations and more.
Coaches Specialist Group: Coach membership is linked to a representative specialist group with an elected chair and the ability to have your voice heard.
Competitive Advantage: Enhance your credibility and professional standing by displaying the RHA logo on your vehicles and marketing materials. With regular communications we’ll also keep you up to date with industry developments, changes in legislation and much more.
Dedicated Area Managers: Gain access to an RHA area manager. Our highly experienced experts, sourced from across the industry, represent the RHA on the ground and are able to provide you with local support and access to key decision makers in your area.
RHA membership gives access to discounted member rates on RHA training, audits and compliance geared towards the needs of coach operators. Contact us for details of what we can offer to your business.
Watch our final webinar in the coaches series. Our CEO, Richard Burnett, was in conversation with Mark Williams of Bus & Coach Buyer and looked back at what we’ve said so far, looked ahead to what is to come for coaches and provided insight into the relevance and value RHA will add to the coach industry.
This webinar introduces you to our brand-new coach membership. We discuss the challenges the industry is facing, explain how the RHA can help support your coach operation and talk you through the benefits associated with membership.
Watch this webinar to hear the reasons why coach operators should join the RHA’s membership in 2021. The session takes attendees through the benefits associated with membership, how the RHA are best placed to support coach businesses, and how members have the opportunity to influence the future of the industry via a specialist group.
This webinar, run by the RHA’s public relations and press teams, highlights how the RHA influences government policy through access, lobbying, campaigns and media relations. We will discuss what we do for our current membership and how we will effect change to benefit the coach sector.
This webinar run by the RHA’s Policy team, explains how the RHA has transformed policy issues and campaigning for the lorry sector – and how it can do the same for the Coach sector, which has been too often ignored and neglected by Governments.
We have developed an introductory offer for year one to reflect the challenges the sector faces.
The annual cost for year one are:
We calculate our fees based on the number of vehicles you currently have in operation and all membership fees can be split by monthly direct debit.
If you have any questions about our coach memberships, webinar series, benefits packages or if you would like to join, please contact our team:
