Category : Today in Fleet
Uber offers free electric bikes to NHS workers
NHS workers including doctors, nurses and hospital staff are being offered free rides on Uber’s electric Jump bikes to help them get to and from work … Read More »
Pod Point puts focus on key workers during epidemic
Pod Point is still offering charge point installations involving key workers and providing a maintenance service despite pausing a range of its activities to minimise risks … Read More »
New service to show fleets SMR availability during coronavirus lockdown
Fleets can use a new service to check current availability of service, maintenance and repair (SMR) during the coronavirus lockdown.
AGL fast-tracks vehicle repair support for key workers
The NHS and corporate fleet delivery drivers are being offered fast-tracked vehicle repair services through Activate Group Ltd’s (AGL) network of approved vehicle repairers.
February UK car production figures show ‘calm before the storm’
The coronavirus pandemic could wipe some 200,000 units off UK car production output this year, bringing ‘unprecedented’ challenges for the industry.
European new car registrations hit lowest level since 2015
New car registrations in Europe continued to fall in February, posting the lowest results for the month since 2015.
e2e extends emergency recovery service to support key workers
e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management has adapted its services to help support key workers while also working to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
MG to supply 100 electric cars to support NHS pandemic response
MG Motor UK and its dealer network is supplying up to 100 electric MG ZS cars to NHS agencies across the UK.
Driver vehicle checks even more critical as MOTs are suspended
Vehicle maintenance checks by drivers have become even more business-critical following the Government’s decision to suspend MoT tests as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Online fleet training brings learning opportunity during lockdown, says AFP
Fleets can use the current lockdown to enhance their learning to help tackle current and forthcoming sector-based challenges, from changing legislation and tax regulations, to new … Read More »
Lockdown creating ‘two-speed fleet economy’ for medium-term rental, says Meridian
The coronavirus situation has created a “two-speed fleet economy” for the medium-term rental sector, with considerably increased demand in some sectors while others have effectively closed.
Garages allowed to stay open, government confirms
The Government has confirmed that garages – as well as rental firms – can stay open during the coronavirus outbreak, bringing essential support for key workers.
New RingGo tool builds business case for corporate parking solution
Businesses can now calculate the estimated ROI from using the RingGo Corporate parking solution.
Demand for contractors expected to increase following postponed IR35 reforms
Firms are showing increased interest for contractors, following the announcement of the postponed new off-payroll rules (IR35), according to recruiter Robert Walters.
Tens of thousands of rental vehicles keeping UK infrastructure going, says BVRLA
The vital role being played by vehicle rental during the coronavirus outbreak has been spotlighted by the BVRLA, which says that tens of thousands of cars, … Read More »
Mazda to idle global production
Mazda has become the latest carmaker to suspend production as it announces plans to scale back its global production facilities in March and April.
Manheim ramps up coronavirus response
Manheim UK has taken further action to help with the coronavirus lockdown by immediately suspending all of its physical auction programmes.
Zego offers free cover to customers with suspected Covid-19
Flexible insurer Zego is offering customers who have been forced to self-isolate because of coronavirus up to 14 days’ worth of free cover.
FleetCheck’s safety app updated with coronavirus fitness-to-drive declaration
FleetCheck has updated its Vehicle Inspection App with a new addition to the fit-to-drive declaration covering coronavirus symptoms.
Car-pooling app to support communities in coronavirus pandemic
The developers of the Faxi car-pooling app are making their technology available to help volunteers support vulnerable people who are heeding government advice and self-isolating.
Driving Monitor resource to help fleets drive safe and combat coronavirus
Driver risk management solutions provider Driving Monitor is continuing its work to support clients/fleets by making a free poster PDF available with tips for key drivers.
Steer clear of rural road risks to reduce burden on NHS, says Brake
Drivers are being warned to steer clear of risky rural roads unless essential, so that they don’t increase the burden on the NHS by being involved … Read More »
YourParkingSpace launches free parking for NHS workers at over 900 car parks nationwide
On-demand parking platform YourParkingSpace is providing NHS workers with free parking across the UK – and will expand the scheme to other critical workers too.
Tayport Taxis makes transition to zero-emissions fleet with MG
Tayport Taxis in North Fife has deployed its first electric vehicle in the form of the fully electric MG ZS EV.
‘Unprecedented’ fuel price cuts to bring support for key workers
Asda and Morrisons have drastically slashed fuel prices in a move that will bring vital support to key workers and ensure they’re not reliant on public … Read More »
Ban all non-essential travel on public transport or more lives will be lost
Public transport across the UK must be kept purely for critical workers – or more lives will be lost in the coronavirus pandemic.
Manheim and BCA go online-only for auctions
Manheim and BCA are both taking action to temporarily switch auctions to online-only sales to help with Covid-19 social distancing measures.
Scottish car club membership more than doubles in three years
More than 25,000 people now belong to pay-per-drive car clubs in Scotland with memberships more than doubling in the last three years.
Drivers told to be on full alert for children near roads as schools close
Drivers and riders must stay alert to children walking or playing near roads without supervision in the coming weeks.
Volvo suspends European and US production but sees return to norm in China
Volvo has closed its plants in Europe and the US in a pre-emptive move to the coronavirus pandemic, to counter the weakening market and risks for … Read More »
