Department for Transport
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Electric fleet news 3 Aug 2020E-scooter trials show potential of micromobility
Micromobility could be set to transform the way commuters and business travellers get around towns and cities.
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Fleet industry news 31 Jul 2020Two thirds say motorists increasingly distracted by in-car tech
Motorists report an increase in driver distraction from infotainment systems, sat navs and mobile phones, research from Venson Automotive Solutions suggests.
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Fleet industry news 30 Jul 2020Updated: UK road deaths flatlined since 2012, new data shows
There were 1,748 people killed on the roads in Great Britain last year, according to provisional figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT) today.
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Fleet industry news 29 Jul 2020Diesel and petrol ban date a mistake, says BVRLA
Government plans to end the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2035, or earlier, would fail to recognise the diverse needs of fleet operators.
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Fleet industry news 28 Jul 2020Councils to get new powers to enforce traffic offences
Plans to increase walking and cycling in England include fines for motoring offences and the country’s first ‘zero-emission’ city.
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Fleet industry news 23 Jul 2020Grey fleet risk warning as traffic data released
The latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) shows car use was at 85% of what would typically be expected on Monday (July 20).
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Fleet industry news 14 Jul 2020Fleets reveal top challenges they face over next five years
Fleet managers are having to adapt fast to new demands placed upon them by Covid-19, but new research suggests some familiar challenges remain.
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Electric fleet news 9 Jul 2020EV demand surges to record high as fleets embrace tax savings
The appetite for electrification is increasing among fleets, with leasing companies reporting record levels of demand from company car drivers.
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Opinion 9 Jul 2020Tax system not in sync with the reality of current availability
By Harvey Perkins, employment tax specialist at Gunnercooke Consulting
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Electric fleet news 9 Jul 2020DfT launches Net Zero Transport Board
New board aims to guide and shape Government’s transport decarbonisation plan.
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Environment news 1 Jul 2020First e-scooter trials to start from this weekend
New regulations allowing trials of rental e-scooters will come into force on July 4, 2020, transport minister Rachel Maclean has announced.
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Environment news 1 Jul 2020LowCVP Annual Conference 2020: Decarbonising the transport sector
Transport secretary Grant Shapps to speak at the LowCVP Annual Conference 2020 on July 15.
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General News 1 Jul 2020Coronavirus: £100m funding for local roads to help economic recovery
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, confirmed 29 projects will benefit from the investment.
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Environment news 25 Jun 2020
Government climate advisers want vehicle tax increase
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) should be increased on the most polluting cars to encourage the switch to cleaner fuels, says Committee on Climate Change.
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General News 22 Jun 2020New garden towns ‘unsuitable’ for cycling and walking
Plans for new garden towns and villages will leave residents car dependent, new research by Transport for New Homes suggests.
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Fleet industry news 16 Jun 2020EVs to get green number plates from autumn
The Government has given the go-ahead for pure electric vehicles (EVs) to be identified by a green number plate.
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Environment news 15 Jun 2020
E-scooters: Public benefit questioned and road safety concerns raised
Nine in 10 say the Government’s proposed rules for e-scooters are unsafe, according to a survey from Venson Automotive Solutions.
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Fleet industry news 9 Jun 2020Coronavirus: Gridlock fears as city transport systems re-imagined
Covid-19 has helped to clear the air – now battle is on to keep it that way.
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Fleet industry news 8 Jun 2020
Councils can use cameras to enforce new cycle lanes
The Government has changed enforcement rules to allow the use of cameras to fine drivers who flout new road restrictions aimed at encouraging cycling.
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General News 5 Jun 2020Coronavirus: Face coverings to become mandatory
The Government has changed its advice on the wearing of face coverings on public transport in England.
