TfL have made the decision that the English Language tests requirements for PHV drivers will be postponed until September 2020. The regulation originally would have obligated PHV drivers to pay £180 for an oral and written exam by July 16 this year, unless they could provide evidence of GCSE or O level English certificates. TfL have said Continue Reading…
New research has found that in 2018, traffic jams caused a loss of around £8 billion to Britain’s economy. A study by transport data firm Inrix estimates that the average road user in London lost up to £1,680 due to traffic. This was followed by Edinburgh (£1,219), Manchester (£1,157) and Leicester (£1,145). Of all the cities studied, Continue Reading…
At Plan, we have recently hired an IT Apprentice, who is taking the Level 3 Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship with East Surrey College. Based on our experiences, IT apprenticeships are a great opportunity for businesses, and we believe more organisations should consider them. Here are the reasons why: First Line Support Requirements As the business grows, Continue Reading…
As National Careers Week 2019 takes place ( 4-9 March), Chantelle tells us about her career progression from college, to joining Plan’s Insurance Foundation Scheme. I’d like to take a moment to tell you about my journey at Plan. Before I was introduced to the company, I was in full time education studying for my Continue Reading…
Head of HR and Performance, Susie Wilson, explains how Plan offer school leavers opportunities all year round, not just for National Careers Week. As a local business with nearly 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, we recognise the importance of employing the right people to join our company.We have found that individuals who have Continue Reading…
2018 proved to be a year full of impactful events for the industry, with the ongoing Uber court case surrounding drivers status, the introduction of the electric taxis and the massive bombshell dropped by TfL, ruling that Private Hire Vehicles will be required to pay the Congestion Charge in London. Here, we look at what Continue Reading…
Following TfL’s decision that Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs) will no longer be exempt from paying the weekday congestion charge for driving in Central London, an emergency meeting was called by the London Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA) on the 6th February 2019. While the headline topic surrounded Congestion Charging for PHVs, the meeting also covered Continue Reading…
With the ‘Digital Dealership’ transforming the car-buying process and subscription services catching the interest of car retailers, 2019 looks set to be a year of disruptive innovation for the automotive industry. Here’s our take on what to expect in 2019. A year of connectivity The ‘Internet of Things’ will be a very common saying throughout Continue Reading…
A warning is being issued to Sadiq Khan surrounding the ‘damage’ set to be caused to fleet businesses by the imminent launch of the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ). With strict air quality laws set to be introduced on 8th April 2019, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) have chosen to publicly probe the Mayor of London’s decision, with Continue Reading…
More than 40% of businesses are losing money as a result of traffic congestion, according to new research found by Close Brothers Asset Finance. Within the company’s quarterly survey, they found that 83% of firms believe that traffic congestion is a ‘problem’. 41% of respondents claimed congestion had an impact on their profits and the Continue Reading…
