Category : Comment
Learnings from ULEZ: Mapping out what’s next for clean air initiatives
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy and customer data services at LeasePlan UK, on the lessons learned from the near 18 months of the London ULEZ.
Comment: Tackling pollution in the city
Seb Robert, founder and CEO of Gophr – a London-based courier startup – comments on the importance of making fleets more efficient through the creation of … Read More »
Comment: Road rules for the restart
Clive Buhagiar, interim chief operating officer and head of operational services at Alphabet GB, on the new road rules post-lockdown and driving etiquette in a socially … Read More »
Comment: When is a van not a van?
John Messore and Peter Moroz, joint managing directors of Innovation Tax and Mileage Consulting Ltd (Innovation), look at the implications of Coca-Cola European Partners Great Britain … Read More »
Comment: Why digitising supply chains can help pay for itself
For some businesses, digital transformation represents an opportunity to improve how it operates and connects with partners and customers; for others, it can seem like a … Read More »
Comment: The future’s green: fleet electrification opportunity post-COVID-19
Lauren Pamma, electrification propositions lead at Lex Autolease, discusses the role electric vehicles can play in businesses’ green recovery plans, and the advantages they offer for … Read More »
Comment: Why fleets have a critical part to play in the UK’s green recovery
André ten Bloemendal, VP Europe for ChargePoint, discusses the outlook for electric transport being more promising than ever despite the impacts of COVID-19, its potential to … Read More »
Comment: What is the main challenge for fleet operators?
Auto Futures and UK tech scale-up Immense teamed up to launch a poll titled “What is the main challenge for fleet operators?” exploring the main difficulties … Read More »
Comment: Leasing in a lockdown
Scott Norville, managing director of Silverstone Fleet Management, navigates the opportunities now present in a brave new fleet world.
Comment: UK transport post-lockdown: What can we expect?
There are many opposing forces at work when it comes to the changing face of UK transport in a post-lockdown Britain, explains Chris Black, commercial director … Read More »
Comment: Future proofing business with new rules in transport and parking
The current state of the automotive and fleet industry raises many questions as to what the solution will be to make ‘the new normal’ work for … Read More »
Comment: Fleet managers need to get to grips with autonomous vehicles
Fleet managers need to get used to AVs as the new normal, says Michael Brooks legal director at Corclaim, as they represent not only the future … Read More »
Comment: Are companies legally responsible for workers’ commutes?
By Kate Hindmarsh, partner and head of employment team, at Langleys Solicitors.
Comment: Managing a remote fleet during lockdown
As we continue through the uncertainty of lockdown, fleet managers are likely to be finding themselves in situations where their drivers are busier than ever, or … Read More »
Comment: Inform to empower
Technology such as telematics has failed to have a positive impact on insurance costs. With premiums continuing to rise, businesses need to find innovative ways to gain … Read More »
Comment: Fleets and oil volatility during Covid-19
Paul Holland, MD for UK Fuel at Fleetcor, looks at the current uncertainty of oil and fuel prices.
Comment: AI’s helping hand with fleet safety
Derek Bryan, VP EMEA, Verizon Connect, explores the impact that using real-time AI analysis of dash cam footage in combination with telematics data will have on … Read More »
Comment: Is now the right time for fleets to switch to electric driving?
For many of us the recent pandemic has allowed for more time to focus on business planning and strategy and that includes time to assess what … Read More »
Comment: Keeping your fleet drivers safe during Covid-19
David Brennan, CEO of Nexus Vehicle Rental, offers advice on how to continue operations safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Comment: Air pollution and Covid-19 – Clean Air Zones postponed across the UK
Katherine Nield, lawyer, UK clean air at ClientEarth, on why it’s essential that Clean Air Zones – postponed due to the coronavirus crisis – should go … Read More »
Comment: A drivers’ guide to lockdown
Alfonso Martinez, managing director at LeasePlan UK, advises key workers and other drivers making essential trips on how to use their vehicles safely during lockdown.
Comment: Why a bottom-up approach is vital in EV design
Mike Brown, director of industry collaboration & partnerships at the University of Salford, looks at the need for manufacturers to diverge from simply converting existing vehicle … Read More »
Curtis Hutchinson: Beyond the ban
Once again the Government has brought forward its proposed ban on new cars running on fossil fuels. What will this mean to SMEs looking to future-proof … Read More »
Comment: How to disinfect your vehicle and stay protected from Covid-19
Attila Dobos, operations director at LeasePlan UK, shares shared seven steps to ensure that your car is as clean as possible during the coronavirus outbreak.
Comment: Busting the myths of autonomous vehicles
The UK Government has pledged to have autonomous vehicles on the street by next year, but how far are we really in making the self-driving car … Read More »
Why risk your business reputation over failing to make basic safety checks?
A new report has revealed UK businesses are failing to make basic checks to ensure the safety of employees who drive for work, including failings to … Read More »
Meeting the urban mobility challenge
Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) represent a considerable opportunity for fleets, says Andrew Overton, CEO of connected vehicle solutions provider, Connexas Group.
Comment: International Women’s Day and my fleet journey
With International Women’s Day being celebrated on Sunday 8 March, Agility Fleet operations director Jacki Stevenson looks at how perceptions have changed in the workplace and … Read More »
Comment: How MaaS can help corporate mobility after COVID-19
Sandra Witzel, head of marketing at SkedGo, discusses how Mobility as a Service (MaaS) can help business reduce their staff travel costs, while encouraging active and … Read More »