Tag : Coronavirus
Volkswagen extends production suspension
Volkswagen has suspended production for a further five working days at its German plants as it responds to the continued fall in car demand.
Legal tread depths still apply despite MOT suspension, drivers warned
The law covering the minimum legal tread depth for tyres is still in force despite vehicle owners being given exemption on MOT testing.
Rural fuel stations under threat from coronavirus lockdown
Many fuel stations, particularly in rural areas, will have to close over the coming weeks as sales dry up.
Fleet Source meets online Driver CPC demand with new TV studio-based training
Fleet Source has deployed an interactive TV-based training solution across its Driver CPC classroom course offering to help its customers maintain training.
Rivus maintains service levels to keep fleets moving
Rivus Fleet Solutions is maintaining its usual levels of service as it works to keep both new and existing customers on the road during the pandemic.
Funds break through £100k mark for NHS ‘Donate a ride campaign’
A fantastic public response to Addison Lee’s Donate a Ride’ has seen funds break through the £100k mark in just over 12 hours.
AA support to keep frontline ambulance crews moving
The AA is providing essential support to help the London Ambulance Service keep its clinicians on the road; part of a range of actions it’s taking … Read More »
‘Explosion’ in fleet safety checks sees FleetCheck app pass new milestone
FleetCheck’s Vehicle Inspection App has accelerated past the three million milestone in the last week, driven by an “explosion in checks”.
Jaguar Land Rover provides 160-strong global fleet to support coronavirus response
Jaguar Land Rover is playing its role in supporting the fight against coronavirus, providing more than 160 vehicles to emergency response organisations.
MG extends roadside assistance free of charge
MG is working to keep customers mobile during the coronavirus pandemic by offering a free-of-charge extension to all qualifying MG Roadside Assistance packages.
Free online training course to help fleets manage business drivers and volunteers
DriveTech is offering a free online course to help fleet operators manage risk, especially where ‘other than normal business drivers’ are being called into essential action.
New motorways services at Leeds bring vital facilities for key workers
Extra MSA has opened a ‘next-generation’ £64m motorway service area (MSA) at Junction 45 of the M1 to provide vital facilities for key workers, emergency services … Read More »
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.