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Fleet impact of connected and autonomous technologies assessed

A new ‘yellow paper’ to help fleets navigate the impacts of a fast-changing road environment for their drivers has been launched by AA Business Services.

connected and autonomous vehicles 6 Dec

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Opinion: Government policy on mobility and decarbonisation | Day 3

Government priorities on roads and decarbonisation and their impact on fleets will become clearer next year, says transport consultant Stephen Joseph

Sustainable Mobility Week 13 Nov

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Government has no plans to introduce pay-per-mile vehicle road pricing

The Government has insisted it has no plans to introduce pay-per-mile road pricing as an alternative to other vehicle taxes.

Tax and Legislation 30 Sept

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EV pay-as-you-drive charge could have “unforeseen effects”

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has said the introduction of a pay-as-you-drive charge for electric vehicles could cause “unforeseen effects”.

road pricing 12 Sept

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Conservatives pledge to stop road pricing and reverse ULEZ expansion

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has launched the party’s manifesto at Silverstone, making a series of promises ahead of the General Election.

General Election 2024 11 Jun

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Road pricing report highlights issues ahead of any change

Tackling privacy concerns and ensuring fleets are consulted before any new road charging regime is introduced are among a series of recommendations.

road pricing 13 Mar

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Road toll costs for van operators revealed in new research

The M6 toll road is the biggest earner, drawing in £50 million from van drivers alone.

road pricing 30 Jan

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Fleets highlight policies industry requires ahead of general election (video)

With a general election expected in 2024, the industry has highlighted some of its priorities for the next Government it would like to see in a fleet manifesto.

Fleet News at 10 webinars 21 Dec

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New road pricing report welcomed but AFP opposes tax changes now

A new ‘Road Duty’ for electric vehicles (EVs) – levied at around 6p per mile (plus VAT) – has been recommended to offset a decline in fuel duty.

1 Jun

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Pay-as-you-drive tax proposal for electric vehicles to plug Treasury shortfall

Think tank says Government should replace VED and fuel duty with a 'pay-as-you-drive' tax for electric vehicles to build "better and fairer" system.

24 May

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Lack of Treasury engagement on motoring tax ‘disappointing’

MPs on the Transport Committee say they are disappointed with the lack of engagement from the Treasury following its report on road pricing.

road pricing 6 Mar

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Road pricing announcement expected in Autumn Statement

A former special advisor at the DfT has suggested the Government will unveil road pricing proposals in the Autumn Statement today (Thursday, November 17).

road pricing 17 Nov

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Updated: Chancellor considers charging VED for electric vehicles

Electric vehicles (EVs) could be subject to vehicle excise duty (VED) for the first time under plans being considered by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt.

14 Nov

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Support for pay-as-you-drive tax to replace fuel duty and VED

Replacing fuel duty and vehicle excise duty (VED) with a pay-as-you-drive taxation scheme is opposed by fewer than one in five people (18%), a survey suggests.

3 Oct

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‘Strong argument’ for graduated approach to road pricing

There is a strong argument for a graduated approach to the introduction of road pricing, starting with tolls on some major motorways, says FleetCheck.

road pricing 25 Jul

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Road pricing ‘urgently’ needed for sustainability of transport taxes

A new road-pricing system is urgently needed to make transport policy more fair and fiscally sustainable, new research suggests.

road pricing 16 May

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Spring Statement: Chancellor’s fuel duty cut to counter high pump prices

Fleets will get some respite at the pumps thanks to a 5p cut in fuel duty, announced by the Chancellor in the Spring Statement.

Spring Statement 23 Mar

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Will Chancellor deliver on fuel, road pricing and company car tax?

The Chancellor will deliver the Spring Statement today, with the fleet and leasing industry hoping for help and clarity on a series of issues.

Spring Statement 23 Mar

BVRLA director of corporate affairs, Toby Poston, at Transport Select Committee hearing into road pricing

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Time to ‘get off the fence’ and get started on road pricing

Toby Poston, director of corporate affairs at the BVRLA, reflects on the recent Transport Committee report on road pricing.

14 Mar

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National road pricing ‘threatened’ by local schemes

Local road pricing schemes could scupper the Government’s ability to replace fuel duty and vehicle excise duty (VED) with its own pas-as-you-drive tax.

14 Mar

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Fleet impact of connected and autonomous technologies assessed

Opinion: Government policy on mobility and decarbonisation | Day 3

Government has no plans to introduce pay-per-mile vehicle road pricing

EV pay-as-you-drive charge could have “unforeseen effects”

Conservatives pledge to stop road pricing and reverse ULEZ expansion

Road pricing report highlights issues ahead of any change

Road toll costs for van operators revealed in new research

Fleets highlight policies industry requires ahead of general election (video)

New road pricing report welcomed but AFP opposes tax changes now

Pay-as-you-drive tax proposal for electric vehicles to plug Treasury shortfall

Lack of Treasury engagement on motoring tax ‘disappointing’

Road pricing announcement expected in Autumn Statement

Updated: Chancellor considers charging VED for electric vehicles

Support for pay-as-you-drive tax to replace fuel duty and VED

‘Strong argument’ for graduated approach to road pricing

Road pricing ‘urgently’ needed for sustainability of transport taxes

Spring Statement: Chancellor’s fuel duty cut to counter high pump prices

Will Chancellor deliver on fuel, road pricing and company car tax?

Time to ‘get off the fence’ and get started on road pricing

National road pricing ‘threatened’ by local schemes

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HMRC data shows significant increase in company cars

Sustainability at the heart of Kia’s fleet success

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Fleet impact of connected and autonomous technologies assessed

Opinion: Government policy on mobility and decarbonisation | Day 3

Government has no plans to introduce pay-per-mile vehicle road pricing

EV pay-as-you-drive charge could have “unforeseen effects”

Conservatives pledge to stop road pricing and reverse ULEZ expansion

Road pricing report highlights issues ahead of any change

Road toll costs for van operators revealed in new research

Fleets highlight policies industry requires ahead of general election (video)

New road pricing report welcomed but AFP opposes tax changes now

Pay-as-you-drive tax proposal for electric vehicles to plug Treasury shortfall

Lack of Treasury engagement on motoring tax ‘disappointing’

Road pricing announcement expected in Autumn Statement

Updated: Chancellor considers charging VED for electric vehicles

Support for pay-as-you-drive tax to replace fuel duty and VED

‘Strong argument’ for graduated approach to road pricing

Road pricing ‘urgently’ needed for sustainability of transport taxes

Spring Statement: Chancellor’s fuel duty cut to counter high pump prices

Will Chancellor deliver on fuel, road pricing and company car tax?

Time to ‘get off the fence’ and get started on road pricing

National road pricing ‘threatened’ by local schemes

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Opinion: Electric vehicle used values shock the system

HMRC data shows significant increase in company cars

Sustainability at the heart of Kia’s fleet success

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‘Widespread misunderstanding’ around pick-up truck taxation changes

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New Audi Q3 unveiled: pricing and specs confirmed

Drivers told to immediately stop driving Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles