Government Policy
DfT rejects Transport Committee street work...
The Department for Transport (DfT) has dismissed the majority of recommendations put forward by the Transport Committee on street works. This decision has sparked debate
Government Minister launches new scale-up f...
The Minister of State at both the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and the Department for Business and Trade, Sarah Jones, opened Cenex
AA advice for drivers – Emergency Alert T...
On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK Government will conduct a national test of the Emergency Alert system. If you’re driving at that time,
Six further cars added to Electric Car Gran...
The UK government has today expanded its Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, adding six new electric vehicle models eligible for discount—two of which qualify for
Electric Car Grant lacks clarity, risks slo...
Mike Thompson from Leasing Options on the government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG) and concerns around the rollout so far: “The announcement of the new
Infrastructure investment needed alongside ...
The extension of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant announced today (18 August)[i] will subsidise the initial investment needed to purchase electric vehicles and provide
Government discounts for electric vans and ...
Thousands of drivers and businesses across the country are set to benefit from lower prices as the Government has today (18 August) confirmed vital funding
CPT response to MP’s call for free bu...
The House of Commons Transport Committee 1 has published a report this morning on ‘Buses Connecting Communities’. The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the
UK Government’s Depot Charging Scheme
The Government has launched the Depot Charging Scheme, a pivotal initiative to support fleet operators in transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). Announced as part of
Is the new EV Grant about to descend into c...
The recent, and widely welcomed, government announcement of a new electric vehicle (EV) grant is starting to cause concern and could lead to chaos before
