The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), previously known as the London Taxi Company, is launching a new urban delivery hybrid van based on the same technology as their new electric Taxi. The new LEVC LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) offers an all-electric range of 80 miles, and a total range of 377 miles thanks to its Continue Reading…
Westminster City Council has called for the UK government to authorise local authorities to fine drivers that leave their engines idling. These appeals from Westminster come during a period where the government weighs up proposals to give local councils more control to reduce pollution. At present, all local authorities must give an initial warning and Continue Reading…
Garages in some parts of England and Wales are charging motorists up to 60% more for basic MOT and servicing than others, according to a new study by Bookmygarage.com. Describing this as the postcode lottery of prices, research shows that Newham, in London, is the most expensive area, charging an average rate of £232.92. In Continue Reading…
Under new EU law, all new Electric vehicles (EVs) will be required to make warning noises for pedestrian safety. The ruling will be in place for all four-wheeled fully electric and hybrid vehicles that go on sale from July 1. Under the EU Regulation on the Sound Level of Motor Vehicles and EU Requirement ECE Continue Reading…
A consultation has been launched to impose a 20mph speed limit on all central London roads managed by Transport for London (TfL). The scheme, set to be implemented in May next year, is seen as a central role in the mayor’s Vision Zero ambition to eradicate deaths and serious injuries from London’s transport network and Continue Reading…
Heathrow is set to have the world’s first airport Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) which will force thousands of passenger cars and Private Hire vehicles to pay a “pollution charge” of up to £15 if they drive to the airport in older, more polluting cars. Any driver intending to park or drop off a passenger Continue Reading…
British financial compensation scheme FSCS has announced that it is in the process of paying out £6.9m to 9,000 commercial taxi drivers who were insured by Alpha following the Danish insurer’s collapse. On the 8th May 2018, news broke out that Danish-based Alpha Insurance (who Plan had no policies placed with) had been declared bankrupt, Continue Reading…
Plan Insurance Brokers can now offer drivers cover for decommissioned taxis Plan can now offer insurance for decommissioned taxis for drivers who would like to use the vehicle just for social use. Back in December, TfL announced a scheme to encourage owners of diesel Black Cabs less than 15 years old to surrender their taxi Continue Reading…
Transport for London (TfL) have received £220,000 per day since the introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Since 8 April 2019, drivers of older, non-compliant cars that enter the ULEZ at any time in the day must pay a £12.50 charge each day on top of the £11.50 congestion charge that operates Continue Reading…
Hundreds of Uber drivers in London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Glasgow have joined forces to stage a protest against the firm. In what has been a nightmare week for the ride sharing app, who have seen their shares drop considerably from the $45 price they began trading at on Friday 10th May when the company made Continue Reading…
