Uber is struggling to live up to its pledge to electrify 50% of its rides in major European cities, according to new figures… Uber Falling Behind Schedule Back in September 2020, ride-hailing giant Uber pledged to provide its drivers with…
A fleet is only as good as its drivers, and so keeping them properly motivated is crucial. Here’s a few ways to keep them engaged… Effective Communication The single best way to keep fleet drivers motivated is to communicate with…
Fuel is a major source of expense for any fleet, regardless of its size. Here’s a few simple ways you can keep costs down… Encourage Good Driving How your driver’s behave whilst behind the wheel can, and will, have a…
A business is fundamentally responsible for the safety of its fleet drivers and how their driving affects the public. Here’s how to keep things safe… Create a Formal Safety Policy Every fleet should have a formal safety policy; not only…
Businesses and fleets in the UK are being urged to participate in a new global road risk initiative led by the UN and WHO… ‘Help Reduce Global Road Risk’ Driving for Better Business is urging British businesses and fleets to…
MPs are calling for all smart motorway projects to be paused until a number of safety concerns have been addressed… ‘Pause Smart Motorway Projects’ MPs and campaigners want the construction of new all-lane running smart motorways to be paused due…
New research suggests that rural car dependency requires more attention if emissions are to be effectively tackled… Rural Car Dependency Rural car dependency is a significant contributor to emissions and is often overlooked. That’s the verdict of new research, conducted…
In his latest Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has axed a fuel duty rise in 2022/23 saving fleets and drivers a fortune… Fuel Duty Rise Axed Rishi Sunak has scrapped plans for a rise in fuel duty for 2022 The widely…
A new net-zero strategy being pursued by the government will force car manufacturers to ensure that a certain proportion of their output is made up of EVs… New Net-Zero Strategy The government has recently published its ‘Net Zero Strategy’ document.…
According to new figures, mid-sized and compact EVs are now more affordable than ICE alternatives in the UK… Mid-Sized EVs ‘More Affordable’ According to LeasePlan, mid-sized and compact EVs are now more affordable than petrol and diesel models. Its annual…