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Best Practices 17 Nov 2020Benchmarking (Pt 1): Benchmark your way to a more efficient fleet
New DfT-backed benchmarking programme created for fleets aims to shed more light on procedures that could make all the difference
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Electric fleet news 30 Oct 2020EV charging infrastructure ‘not fit for purpose’
Richard Jones, managing director of Lex Autolease and Black Horse, says parts of the country are poorly served, limiting the wider adoption of EVs.
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General News 9 Oct 2020Coronavirus: Lack of confidence in public transport remains
Rail passenger journeys in Great Britain fell to the lowest levels last seen in the mid-nineteenth century.
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Electric fleet news 6 Oct 2020BVRLA launches Plug in Pledge to electrify UK fleets
The aim is for the fleet, rental and leasing sector to own and operating around 900,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) within five years.
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Electric fleet news 25 Aug 2020EV charging infrastructure 'biggest barrier' to adoption, says DfT
Worries around charging infrastructure have been cited as the biggest perceived disadvantage to electric vehicles, according to a DfT survey.
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Fleet industry news 3 Apr 2020Licence Check offers latest advice on licence checking
Licence Check is offering advice to fleet decision-makers regarding licence checking services whilst the coronavirus outbreak forces many businesses into lockdown and remote-working.
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NEWS 27 Mar 2020IGA raises concerns over six-month MOT exemption
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has said it is raising concerns with Government regarding the impact of extending MOTs for six months.
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News 25 Mar 2020Government introduces emergency rail measures and suspends franchises for next six months
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced that normal rail franchise agreements will be suspended for six months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fleet industry news 25 Mar 2020Coronavirus: New MOT advice gives fleets six-month extension
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, allowing people to carry on with essential travel, says the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Fleet industry news 24 Mar 2020
Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice
DVSA issues new MOT advice after initially telling drivers in self-isolation to not take their vehicle to be MOT tested.
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Environment news 4 Nov 2019Electric car charging ‘league table’ published
Best and worst places to charge electric vehicles (EVs) revealed by government.
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Fleet industry news 2 Sep 2019Enhanced alcohol interlock helps fleet managers ahead of stricter legislation
Alcolock device is fully integrated with vehicle’s telematics system
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Fleet industry news 18 Jul 2019Road safety action plan includes alcolocks and tougher penalties
Company car drivers amongst those targeted in measures to cut road deaths and injuries in Government's new driver safety action plan
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NEWS 16 Jul 2019Fleet drivers to benefit from roads policing review
Company car drivers amongst those affected by Government review as part of its Road Safety Action Plan.
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Environment news 1 Jul 2019Scotland’s first electric cargo bike delivery service announced
Funding for new fleet of new e-cargo bikes will provide Scotland’s first integrated cargo bike delivery and waste service.
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Fleet Management Home 26 Sep 2018Fleet Budget Manifesto momentum builds as industry asks Gov to make clear decision
Delegates at industry briefing call on the Government to make a clear decision so fleet bodies can work with ministers to achieve the best outcome for all. By Stephen Briers
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Fleet Management Home 29 Jun 2018Start planning your choice list policies for WLTP and RDE
Already got enough on your plate running the fleet? Well, new emissions measuring systems seem set to add to the confusion. Paul Adler reports.
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Fleet industry news 25 May 2018Plug-in car and van grant extended until October 2018
The Government has announced that the plug-in car and van grant will be extended until October 2018, having previously stated it would only remain until April 2018.
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Environment news 23 Mar 2018LowCVP outlines agenda to target consumer behaviour
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has outlined its three-year strategy, putting consumers at the centre of its focus.
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Tax and legislation news 24 Nov 2017Speeding offences hit 11-year high
Speeding offences are now at an 11-year high, according to new figures from the Department for Transport (DfT).
