Tag : Coronavirus
Fleets split on whether to ‘advance or consolidate’ under coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis is creating an “advance or consolidate” moment for fleets when it comes to their planning for the future.
Comment: How MaaS can help corporate mobility after COVID-19
Sandra Witzel, head of marketing at SkedGo, discusses how Mobility as a Service (MaaS) can help business reduce their staff travel costs, while encouraging active and … Read More »
London Car Free Day returns for 2020
Transport for London (TfL) has launched this year’s Car Free Day campaign, which sees it team up with participating London boroughs and the Mayor to urge … Read More »
Fleets urged to ‘bang a drum’ on benefits of fleet management role
Fleet professionals are being urged to underline the contribution they make to their organisations, including cost savings, to highlight the importance of a fleet management focus.
Government outlines future electric vehicle plans for World EV Day
The Government has marked the first-ever World EV Day by revealing to drive electric vehicle take-up further through new research projects and initiatives.
Contract extensions potentially false economy, warns epyx
Fleets turning to contract extensions to cut costs in the wake of the coronavirus crisis need to consider the SMR cost implications.
Driving licences extended by 11 months
Drivers whose photocard licence or entitlement to drive expires between 1 February and 31 December 2020 have been given a further 11 months to drive by … Read More »
Fleet disposals exceeding pre-lockdown volumes, epyx reports
Fast-rising dealer demand for used cars has led epyx’s fleet remarketing platform to exceed pre-lockdown levels.
Fuel prices up for third month running but short-term outlook ‘not ominous’
Average fuel prices in the UK rose for the third consecutive month in August, but the increase was slight and prices aren’t expected to rocket back … Read More »
Leap in fleet contract hire take-up expected
Fleet interest in contract hire is fast-rising and take-up for company cars and vans could soar in the coming months.
FleetCheck safety app enhanced further
New features have been added to FleetCheck’s Vehicle Inspection App, aiding its use by fleets as take-up continues to accelerate.
Government enlists Uber and Deliveroo to identify ‘pothole hot-spots’
The Government has launched a new crackdown on potholes, using mapping data from delivery companies including Uber and Tesco to help identify repair hot-spots.
Bristol Clean Air Zone may not be needed, says council
Plans to deploy a charging Clean Air Zone in Bristol may not need to go ahead as new work explores alternatives.
E-cargo bike delivery service launches in Glasgow
A new e-cargo bike delivery and food waste service said to mark a first in Scotland has launched in Glasgow.
Manchester seeks finance partners to aid vehicle upgrades for Clean Air Zone
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking finance partners that will support vehicle upgrades ahead of the arrival of its charging Clean Air Zone.
Police force cracks down on rising post-lockdown speeding
A new road safety unit has gone live in Durham Constabulary to tackle rising levels of speeding as lockdown restrictions ease, while also taking action on … Read More »
Software use back at pre-pandemic levels as firms overhaul fleets
Use of fleet management software is now back at its pre-coronavirus crisis level, but with some major changes in fleet operations now surfacing as a result … Read More »
‘Acceleration Unit’ to fast-track new road and rail projects
A host of new road and rail projects – expected to include new smart motorways – are to get off the ground quicker under a new … Read More »
Council expands car club fleet as demand shoots up post-lockdown
Bradford Council has expanded its car club as it reports growing demand for mobility options post-lockdown.
VRA webinar to focus on wellbeing during coronavirus crisis
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is to run a webinar dedicated to helping individuals look after their wellbeing through the pressures created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Leeds Clean Air Zone goes on hold again
Plans for a charging Clean Air Zone in Leeds are on hold for the foreseeable future as pollution falls due to the coronavirus crisis.
Business mileage continues recovery in July
Business mileage continued to rise in July, showing that the economy is benefiting from the ongoing easing of government restrictions, albeit at a lower rate than … Read More »
Speeding incidents triple during lockdown
Speeding incidents rose threefold in April as drivers took advantage of unusually low traffic levels and a sense that they would “get away with it”.
Comment: Road rules for the restart
Clive Buhagiar, interim chief operating officer and head of operational services at Alphabet GB, on the new road rules post-lockdown and driving etiquette in a socially … Read More »
Speeding and erratic driving pose high risks post-lockdown
The easing of lockdown conditions has revealed a rise in dangerous and discourteous driving behaviour – putting drivers and fleets at higher risk as they head … Read More »
France and other countries removed from UK travel corridors list
People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 15 August will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks.
Intelligent Car Leasing launches new Sell your Car service with Motorway
Intelligent Car Leasing has launched a new Sell My Car service in partnership with Motorway, designed to better serve beusiness car owners looking to move to … Read More »
Employee burn-out officially recognised by WHO as medical diagnosis
The WHO now officially recognises “burn-out” as a medical diagnosis for overworked employees, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes to work patterns.
Used car market shrinks by nearly 50% in Q2 2020
The UK used car market has declined by 48.9% in the second quarter of 2020, according to the latest SMMT statistics.
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Comment: How to keep your drivers safe and fleets protected post-lockdown
Chris Black, commercial director at LeasePlan UK, looks at how fleets should deal with the emergency of new health and safety hazards as lockdown measures ease.