Articles by Gareth Roberts - Page 512

The Government has granted a seven-month extension to drivers whose photocard driving licence expires between the start of February and the end of August.

The temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules, introduced at the start of the coronavirus crisis, will end after Sunday (June 14).

Fleets are being urged to avoid increasing work-related stress for drivers by empowering them to make more safety conscious decisions.

Business travellers and commuters are being reminded that from Monday (June 15) they will be required to wear a face covering on public transport.

Rental company says it has implemented a “highly demanding” safety programme thanks to a partnership with Bureau Veritas.

A dip in driver confidence and satisfaction with the leasing sector is being blamed on supply issues caused by WLTP.

Using hydrogen to reduce fleet CO2 emissions to achieve the Government’s ‘net zero’ 2050 target is being examined by two utility companies.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced an update to its HGV driver training programme.

Webfleet Solutions believes telematics can help improve driver wellbeing.

Fleet managers are being warned that some drivers are finding it a struggle being behind the wheel again after not having driven, in some instances, for several weeks.