Category : Today in Fleet
TfL to introduce unlimited Hopper fare this month
Transport for London’s bus and tram ‘Hopper’ fare is to go unlimited later this month.
BMW and MINI ranges to adopt i3 traction control tech
BMW is set to roll out the traction control system from the i3 electric car across all future BMW and MINI products as it shows how … Read More »
Ioniq PHEV and Kona now available on Hyundai scrappage scheme
Hyundai has extended its scrappage scheme until the end of March and added the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid and Kona SUV to the scheme.
DfT mulls roll-out of roadworks charging
The Department for Transport is to continue with two inaugural lane rental schemes as it considers rolling out the roadworks charging concept to other areas in … Read More »
Rail passengers could get high-speed WiFi by 2025
New proposals that would bring about a major improvement in rail connectivity could be introduced by 2025.
6,000 drivers caught at least twice for driving distracted
A hard-core of drivers are persisting in using handheld phones behind the wheel despite the increase in penalties last March.
Rail fares to rise a third faster than wages in 2018
The UK’s biggest rail fare rise in half a decade has come into force, with fares set to rise a third faster than wages in 2018.
Used car values fall by 1.1%
Cap HPI‘s analysis showed that ‘three years 60,000 miles’ vehicle values fell by 1.1% last month, compared to a fall of 1.6% in December 2016.
DfT to create and upgrade Major Road Network
The Department for Transport has begun a 12-week consultation process to identify and upgrade vital A-roads as it creates a new Major Road Network across England.
RAC Foundation presses need for accident investigation branch
The RAC Foundation has published new research that echoes calls for a road accident investigation branch.
Renault Koleos now available with luxury-focused top trim
Renault has added a new top-of-the-range Initiale Paris trim to the line-up for its Koleos large SUV.
Kia Sorento updated with sporty trims and new auto
Kia has updated its Sorento seven-seat SUV for 2018 with new GT-Line models and an eight-speed auto.
New road tech could bring ‘genuinely useful’ fleet benefits
Proposals to include new road technology to transmit live-travel information to drivers could bring genuine benefits for fleets, says Arval.
Record take-up for ‘Boris bikes’
Santander Cycles’ ‘Boris bikes’ scheme in London has broken its annual hire record.
20mph scheme report causes controversy
The effectiveness of 20mph schemes in the UK has come under fierce debate this week after figures from Bath & North East Somerset Council (BaNES) suggested … Read More »
Scottish EV charge point usage outstripping network growth
Drivers’ usage of electric vehicle charge points in Scotland is overtaking network expansion, although more research is needed on where points should be located.
Lane-hogging legislation failing to catch culprits
Drivers are still getting away with ‘lane hogging’ despite the introduction of new penalties to tackle the issue four years ago.
Chance to win £50 for giving feedback on EST work
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) is asking stakeholders across the fleet sector to provide feedback on its transport work by completing a short survey.
TfL appoints new managing director, surface transport
Transport for London (TfL) has named Gareth Powell, currently director of public transport & tfl strategy, as managing director, surface transport.
UK car manufacturing hit by ongoing downturn in domestic demand
UK car manufacturing fell 4.6% to 161,490 cars in November as Brexit uncertainty and new diesel taxes impacted on domestic demand.
Fifth of Brits can’t commute by public transport
UK commuters remain reliant on cars to get to work with new research indicating that a fifth (20%) would be unable to get to work using … Read More »
Hazardous conditions reinforce need for comprehensive fleet road safety policies
Fleets are being urged to ensure they have wide-ranging road safety policies in place as the AA warns of company car drivers attempting to travel in … Read More »
Driving simulators highlight dangers of driver distractions
EDAM Group, a specialist provider of credit hire services, has deployed driving simulators to demonstrate to staff the risks of driving while distracted or under the … Read More »
Volkswagen extends scrappage scheme
Volkswagen is now running its scrappage scheme until 2 April 2018, providing drivers with incentives of up to £6,000 on selected new petrol/diesel and plug-in hybrid/electric … Read More »
New service opens up possibilities for real-time tracking
Digital mapping firm HERE Technologies has launched a new technology said to enable high accuracy and real-time tracking of goods, devices and people.
New-look SEAT fleet website includes TCO calculator
SEAT has updated the fleet section of its website with new features and tools including a Total Cost of Ownership calculator.
DfT opens competition for connected vehicle data funding
Telematics devices and phone sensors could be deployed on council vehicles on English road to report on potholes under Department for Transport plans.
Greater fleet dialogue on mental health needed, says FleetCheck
With around one in four people likely to be affected by a mental health problem during their lives, the subject of mental health should be featured … Read More »
Remove distracting roadside billboards, says Drive Smarter
Roadside advertising billboards are posing an unacceptable risk to driver safety and should be removed to cut down on distraction.
Congestion Charge fines to increase in New Year
TfL is planning to increase the Congestion Charge Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) from 2 January to up to £160 to encourage greater compliance.
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