Tag : Coronavirus
RingGo helps local authorities provide free parking to NHS workers and volunteers
Cashless parking solutions provider RingGo is offering two solutions to assist councils with free NHS worker parking.
London Cycling Campaign publishes top tips for those returning to cycling
New safety advice on cycling has been published by the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) as many people turn to cycling for essential journeys during the coronavirus … Read More »
Fully Charged to loan London’s NHS workers eBikes
Independent specialist eBike retailer Fully Charged is offering electric bikes to NHS workers in London, providing a safer, healthier alternative for commuting doctors and nurses.
Uber supports NHS staff with free trips and meals
Uber is offering NHS staff free meals and trips to support those working on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus lockdown could bring increased drink driving
Motorists are being warned about the possibility of more drink drivers on the roads during the coronavirus lockdown.
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 »
Used car values slide 2.2% in month of two-halves
Used car values fell 2.2% in March but, in unprecedented times, it was very much a month of two-halves.
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.
Europcar ‘Together’ programme brings vital support to key workers and retailers
Europcar Mobility Group is providing mobility support for essential workers and is offering a ‘van + driver’ bundle service for retailers under its new ‘Together’ programme.
Oxford Zero Emission Zone shelved due to coronavirus
Plans to start the UK’s first city centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in Oxford at the end of the year have been postponed in response to … Read More »
Birmingham asks for Clean Air Zone to be postponed amid Covid-19
Birmingham City Council has written to central government requesting the launch of its Clean Air Zone be postponed.
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.
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.
Cars and vans get six-month MOT exemption in coronavirus lockdown
The Government has responded to calls for cars, motorcycles and vans to be granted MOT exemption during the coronavirus outbreak but has stressed that vehicles must … Read More »
Impact of Covid-19 on Europe’s used car industry revealed in new white paper
New analysis shows how the used car industry in Europe is responding to different stages of Covid-19 including the potential impact it will have on the … Read More »
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.
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.
Signs of weakness for used values but future isn’t written yet, says Cap HPI
The UK’s used car market has shown a ‘marked change’ in the last week, with signs of weakness already appearing, but longer-term impacts are still very … Read More »
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 »
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Comment: How to disinfect your vehicle and stay protected from Covid-19
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Cars and vans get six-month MOT exemption in coronavirus lockdown
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Impact of Covid-19 on Europe’s used car industry revealed in new white paper
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Addison Lee Group acquisition completes
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Garages allowed to stay open, government confirms
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Coronavirus lockdown could bring increased drink driving
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Manheim ramps up coronavirus response
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.