Government Policy
Automated Vehicles Act becomes law
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026, after the Government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law (20 May 2024). Announced in the King’s
First electric HGVs delivered under Electri...
The first fully electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) have been delivered under the Electric Freightway programme to A.F. Blakemore & Son, one of the UK’s
The urgency of boosting the eLCV sector in ...
Fleet managers face a critical decision – how to power their expanding commercial vehicle fleets. Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders
Zero emission Government Mandates met with ...
The just-released 2024 Telematics Survey (TS24) sheds light on the industry’s latest trends and challenges, as well as the viewpoints of global operational leaders on
General Election issues: Potholes, Fuel Dut...
More than a fifth (21%) of British drivers will prioritise motoring-related issues in the upcoming general election according to the latest research from Autocar, the essential
Government launches review into DVSA
The Government has launched an independent review of the DVSA so that it ‘remains well placed to provide excellent services to keep Britain moving safely
Government committed to MOT modernisation
Motorists will still take the first MOT test three years after buying their new car as the Government continues to listen to drivers. Today (25
RHA Parliamentary reception – government ...
More than 200 guests attended the RHA’s Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster on 10 January. Hauliers, coach operators, stakeholders and parliamentarians heard from
Government publishes its response to the Dr...
The Government has today (Monday 11 December) announced reforms to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). The RHA has long campaigned for reform of
Fuel duty freeze and financial forecasts
It wasn’t long ago that reports were emerging about Jeremy Hunt’s alleged plans to raise fuel duty for the first time in more than a
