Articles by Sarah Tooze - Page 3

People outside the transport sector, including more women, are taking up driver roles as a result of the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Annual service is due, despite covering just 6,000 miles.

Deloitte’s Women at the Wheel networking group will look at the retention and advancement of women in the automotive industry at a virtual event next week.

Senior leaders from Royal Mail and Asda are among the panellists taking part in a Fleet News and Everywoman webinar next week, looking at transport post Covid-19.

Flexible car subscription provider Mycardirect is forecasting its fleet will grow tenfold this year after acquiring Avalon Vehicle Rental.

Businesses looking to set up a women’s network to improve gender equality must ensure men are involved, according to Cox Automotive’s chief people officer Alison Fisher.

At 1.5%, share remains tiny, but compare that with 0.3% a few years ago, reports Sarah Tooze

Fleet managers must be “open to new solutions” and prepared to collaborate to develop a mobility strategy, says Nokia’s global category manager Jarno Pajunen.

Van fleet managers must address gaps in driver training, heavy workloads, and mental health issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, say industry experts.

The Government must commit to “seamless access” to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to accelerate uptake, according to Polly Billington, director at UK100.