Government Policy

New requirements for electric chargepoints ...

Jun 24, 2019Comments off

Roads Minister Michael Ellis has today announced that all government-funded home chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’. From 1 July, all chargepoints backed

Government’s Road to Zero Strategy is...

Jun 18, 2019Comments off

The Government needs to supercharge its electric vehicle strategy if it is to have any chance of meeting its new ‘net zero’ emissions by 2050

Transport Secretary leads the way in transi...

Jun 14, 2019Comments off

The Transport Secretary has set out plans for the government to move towards completely ultra-low emission car fleets over the next decade. Last year’s Road to

DfT launches biggest transport review ‘in...

Mar 25, 2019Comments off

The Government has confirmed it will explore regulations around new types of vehicles, including e-scooters and e-cargo bike trailers, as part of a review into

BVRLA members are delivering the future of ...

Mar 20, 2019Comments off

The BVRLA has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will provide more financial, regulatory and policy support for UK cities looking to develop their own

Government’s approach to road safety unde...

Mar 18, 2019Comments off

The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into road safety – and is keen to hear from road safety professionals and members of the

Brexit is not the only show in town for the...

Mar 14, 2019Comments off

As government indicates that the fleet sector must continue to wait for a published response to the recent review into the impact of WLTP on

Confused Government policy leads to first C...

Mar 12, 2019Comments off

Confused Government policy towards diesel vehicles, which has deterred many buyers and led to a sustained across-the-board fall in diesel sales, has resulted in the

Government accused of lack of clarity over ...

Jan 24, 2019Comments off

The government lacks a clear and cohesive strategy in its approach to green transport which extends to low emission charging zones, diesels and plug-in hybrid

Further response to the change to the Plug-...

Oct 15, 2018Comments off

Following the government’s announcement last week that the Plug-In Hybrid car grant is to be scrapped from the 9th November, there has been a major