public sector
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Fleet industry news 21 Jul 2021Delivering social value through fleet supply chains
The Crown Commercial Service is working with Driving for Better Business to deliver social value through fleet supply chains.
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General News 21 Jul 2021GP service improves efficiency with new fleet of Toyota RAV4s
SELDOC Healthcare has added six Toyota RAV4 Hybrids to its fleet as part of a conscious effort to reduce its environmental impact.
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Fleet industry news 20 Jul 2021Unmarked HGV catches motorists using mobile phones
Police driving an unmarked HGV cab have caught motorists on the motorway breaking the law, with 85 offences detected during a week-long operation.
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Leasing news 30 Jun 2021Kinto strikes deal with Government Facilities Services to update fleet
Kinto UK have secured a four-year deal with Government Facilities Services (GFSL) to update its fleet of cars, LCVs and HGVs.
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Electric fleet news 29 Jun 2021Ban ICE cars and vans sooner for fleets, says think tank
IPPR wants ban on buying ICE vehicles brought forward to 2022 for the public sector and from 2025 for large commercial fleets.
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Manufacturer news 24 Jun 2021Skoda Enyaq available to blue-light fleets
Skoda will provide bespoke blue-light conversions for its new fully electric Enyaq iV model, from July.
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Leasing news 21 Jun 2021New vehicle rental framework to help public sector achieve net-zero
The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) and Commercial Services Kent Limited (CSKL) have launched a new Vehicle Rental Framework.
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General News 21 Jun 2021Polaris Ranger EV supports G7 Summit
Polaris UK supplied a fleet of electric utility vehicles - the Ranger EV - to the Devon and Cornwall Police for the G7 summit.
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Electric fleet news 17 Jun 2021Zero-emission hydrogen ambulance wins share of Government funding
The winners of the £20m DfT competition include the manufacturer of an onboard plug-in device that provides drivers with data on battery health.
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Environment news 1 Jun 2021Clean Air Zone goes live in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has launched its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) today, June 1, which requires drivers of older cars, vans and trucks to pay a daily fee to enter the city’s centre.
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General News 27 May 2021Kia serves up new fleet for meals on wheels firm
The first batch of a new 75-strong fleet of Kia Picantos have been delivered to a Hertfordshire-based meals on wheels provider.
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Fleet industry news 27 May 2021TTC Group sold by Palatine as risk management business eyes growth
TTC Group has been sold by Palatine Private Equity to the driver risk management company’s management team with investment from Pricoa Private Capital.
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Future fleet and mobility 26 May 2021Drone rangers: How will unmanned aerial vehicles change fleet operations?
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles is tipped to have major operational and environmental benefits for many organisations, but there are hurdles to overcome.
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Electric fleet news 21 May 2021South Central Ambulance introduces electric Kia Niro response vehicles
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has introduced two Kia e-Niro cars to its emergency response fleet.
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General News 13 May 2021Connected technology to advance police and first responder vehicles
Police and first responder vehicles are expected to undergo a technology revolution, which will include augmented reality, mobile surveillance and remote device control according to VNC Automotive.
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Fleet industry news 12 May 2021Birmingham clean air zone vehicle scrappage scheme launched
Birmingham City Council has launched a vehicle scrappage and travel credit scheme ahead of the opening of its clean air zone (CAZ) on June 1.
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Fleet industry news 11 May 2021Dynamic public sector procurement system opens for electric vehicles
A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the procurement of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) has been launched for the public sector by YPO.
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Fleet industry news 4 May 2021Fleets urged to ready operations for expanded ULEZ
Enterprise is urging truck and van fleets to plan now to avoid paying charges and potentially fines when London’s Ultra-Low-Emission Zone (ULEZ) expands.
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Fleet industry news 28 Apr 2021UK police service extends relationship with Tracker
The UK police service has extended its 27-year partnership with Tracker for a further five years.
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Fleet industry news 27 Apr 2021E-zec Medical Transport Services automates licence checking
E-zec Medical Transport Services has appointed Licence Check to automate all its driver licence checking processes and help manage its driving risk.
