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Fleet Drivers – Record Number Of Tests Being Carried Out
The latest research has shown that there are now a record number of tests being carried out for HGV drivers in the UK. The figures reached concerning levels last year, with the UK ending up in a position where it was around 70,000 drivers short of where it needed to be, resulting in supply ... Read More
Unexpected item in bagging area
A petition has been started urging Tesco to stop installing self-service checkouts. And there’s over 100,000 signatures on it so far. I think we all know why. They can be INFURIATING. Sometimes you get a good one, but more often than not they don’t scan properly, you need a real person to come over and ... Read More
UK Plans for Speed Limiters Could Be Scrapped
The government could abandon plans for speed limiters under the new EU safety regulations set to be introduced in July 2022. I know what you’re thinking – why are we talking about EU safety regulations post-Brexit? Well, the EU vehicle safety regulations were agreed before the UK left the EU. As a result, plans were ... Read More
New fleet and company vehicle registrations fall by one-third
Fleet vehicle and company car registrations fell by 32% in April, according to the latest figures. The number of new vehicle registrations fell from April 2021’s total of 79,646 to 54, 281 last month. It comes despite leasing companies reporting record orders and demand reportedly continuing to be high… But the ongoing semiconductor shortage is ... Read More
Government Suggests Mots Could Only Be Required Every 2 Years
The government has suggested that MOTs could only be necessary once every 2 years under plans to shake up the current rules. MOTs are legally required every 12 months for any vehicles aged 3 years and over, to ensure that they are road legal and meet the minimum safety requirements. New vehicles are exempt for ... Read More
UK takes a step closer to self-driving commercial vehicles
The UK has taken a big step toward self-driving commercial vehicles being operational on the roads this week. Road tests have begun this week for a self-driving bus that’s set to become the first full-sized autonomous commercial vehicle on public roads. How Does It Work? A safety driver will be in place for every ... Read More
Local authorities pay out for pothole damage
Councils and local authorities in England, Scotland, and Wales have paid out millions to drivers over damage caused by potholes in recent years. A report has highlighted the significant costs for local authorities with more than 37,000 drivers claiming compensation over a 3-year period. While the success rate is only 25%, it still represents ... Read More
Autonomous Vehicles – What Happens When Things Go Wrong?
Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) are a hot topic for fleets, with research underway into platooning and self-driving vehicles. But progress has inevitably been slower than expected due to the semiconductor shortage and the issues around the pandemic in the last two years. Where Are We At With AVs? Regulators have been given the task of ... Read More
Fleet vehicle running costs up 12% year-on-year
The price per mile of running a fleet vehicle has risen by 12% year-on-year. Recent data from a fleet industry index revealed that the year-on-year cost per mile of running vans, haulage, and courier vehicles has risen yet again. The combination of the global semiconductor crisis, rising fuel prices, Brexit, driver shortages, and the pandemic ... Read More
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