Tag : Coronavirus
Addison Lee to recruit 1,000 new drivers as demand for transport surges
Addison Lee is recruiting 1,000 extra minicab drivers to meet growing demand for its services in London.
Fleet MOT demand remains normal in September despite feared ‘flood’
Fleet MOT patterns are back to normal and did not spike in September, despite warnings of a “flood” of demand.
Improved fleet utilisation is top priority post-Covid
Improving fleet utilisation is one of the top three priorities in the next 12 months for fleets, according to new Europcar research.
Comment: Telematics more vital than ever in light of fuel crisis
Amid widespread reports of panic buying and the government drawing up plans to use the army to get petrol to pumps, the UK’s fuel supply chain … Read More »
Hybrid working could spell end to rush hour
The traditional rush hour could become a thing of the past as hybrid working becomes the norm going forwards.
DriveTech white paper to support businesses with rise of grey fleet
A new white paper is now available from DriveTech to help businesses manage the risk of rising grey fleet use.
ATS Euromaster expands mobile servicing fleet
ATS Euromaster is growing its mobile van fleet as demand for mobile servicing soars.
AFP webinar to help fleets create mobility strategies
A new webinar outlining how to create a formal mobility strategy is to be hosted by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Pandemic fast-tracks switch to used vehicle online sales “by two decades”
Acceptance by trade vendors and buyers to buying and selling digitally has sped up by at least two decades over the pandemic.
Making plans: How fleets should prepare for Covid-level events in the future
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has led to fleet uncertainty. Martyn Collins speaks to the experts to ask what strategies should be put in place to be … Read More »
Toyota to cut production 40% on back of global chip shortage
Toyota is slashing vehicle production 40% in September as the global shortage of semiconductor chips continues to wreak havoc.
FORS webinar to help fleets tackle drink and drug driving
A FORS Associate webinar giving advice on handling the risks of driver drug and alcohol impairment is to run later this month.
Comment: Harnessing growing eco awareness to drive public transport take-up
Jonathan Edwards, transport market leader at global professional services company GHD, on how growing environmental consciousness should be used to encourage drivers away from cars.
Two-thirds of SMEs would consider vehicle leasing
Almost two out of three small to medium-sized businesses would consider using specific leasing products for cars and vans – showing how leasing is continuing to … Read More »
£15m fund for Councils to improve local roads across England
A multimillion-pound scheme to improve traffic signals and a commitment to explore how new technology – such as drones and 3D printing – could be used … Read More »
Zenith consumer leasing business hits new milestone after pandemic gains
Zenith’s digital direct-to-consumer leasing subscription business ZenAuto now has more than 7,000 car on the road after rapid growth during the pandemic.
UK fleets optimistic about their post-pandemic future, survey finds
A new study reveals that UK fleets are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with renewed confidence, as businesses feel better equipped to deal with disruption caused … Read More »
How to pandemic-proof your fleet
With Covid restrictions lifting in the UK by the end of next month, Venson Automotive Solutions is reminding fleets to take time to carefully consider how … Read More »
Seldoc Healthcare goes greener with Toyota RAV4s
Seldoc Healthcare has deployed a fleet of Toyota RAV4 full hybrids, cutting emissions while providing year-round mobility.
Comment: Getting Europe’s automakers Fit for 55
Following last week’s Fit for 55 announcement by the European Commission, David Borland, EY’s UK&I automotive leader, comments on the proposals’ impact on automakers.
New vehicle replacement planner brings support for Covid-affected fleets
New Vehicle Replacement Planner technology from FleetCheck can help Covid-affected fleets calculate when cars and vans should be renewed.
Comment: The true impact of Covid on our roads
The Covid-19 pandemic has been akin to a car crash for the UK’s health and economy. But collateral damage caused by the virus has also impacted … Read More »