The number of drivers with medical conditions that are waiting for their driver licences has increased by 65% in one year… Drivers With Medical Conditions Face Backlog The number of motorists waiting for a medical driving licence has increased by…
According to National Highways, smart motorways are the safest roads in the UK in terms of both serious and fatal casualties… Smart Motorways ‘Safest’ Roads National Highways has claimed that new data suggests that smart motorways are the safest roads…
New figures have revealed that the government is spending 15 times more on private EV chargers than on public chargers… Funding Private, Not Public, Chargers? A new analysis of Department for Transport figures has revealed that funding for the installation…
Venson, a car leasing company, has claimed that it’s crucial that zero emission zones should be implemented via ‘realistic’ timeframes… Realistic Timeframes for Zero Emission Zones An increasing number of local authorities are implementing zero emission zones (ZEZs), or similar…
Prince Charles’ speech at the opening of Parliament may hint at e-scooters being legalised on public roads in the future… E-Scooters on Pubic Roads? Prince Charles, standing in for the Queen, recently opened Parliament. During his speech, he stated “her…
The sales of secondhand electric vehicles have grown dramatically in the UK, having doubled over the last year alone… Secondhand EV Sales Surge Rising demand for electric vehicles has seen the sale of secondhand models double over the last year…
According to the IMI, the rate at which automotive technicians are becoming ‘EV-ready’ remains insufficient in dealing with the nation’s skills gap… Not Enough EV Technicians The number of automotive technicians prepared for electric vehicles has risen by 4.5% year-on-year.…
New research suggests that an increasing number of fleets regard cutting their emissions as more important than reducing costs… Cutting Emissions Research conducted by Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions suggests that British fleets are increasingly prioritising sustainability and reducing their emissions;…
Fleets have a responsibility to keep their fleet drivers safe. Here’s five ways businesses can foster a culture of safety… Identify Risky Behaviours It’s crucial that businesses identify risky behaviours amongst their drivers early. Anything from using a mobile phone…
A new study has found that four in ten British fleets believe that they’ll transition to EVs over the next two years… Fleets Preparing for EV Switch New research, conducted by BP, suggests that four in ten fleet managers (43%)…