Government pledges £1m for car clubs

The funds will be used to create a further 15 car club projects and forms part of the Car Club Development in England programme.

The funds form part of a £3.9m package announced to boost environmentally friendly transport and improve accessibility for disabled people.

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said: “This government is making journeys greener, easier and safer. Today’s announcement will help children enjoy healthier journeys to school, provide a greater variety of sustainable transport and will give a helping hand to improve mobility for elderly or disabled people. There is something here for everyone.

“These schemes will improve the lives of hardworking people across the country and are further demonstration of our commitment to improving access for all.”

For more of the latest industry news, click here.

Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.