Hiring an electric car on holiday is a good opportunity to try one out say almost a quarter (23%) of car hire drivers (25% men and 21% women). According to a new Opinium survey of 2000 UK holidaymakers, on behalf of iCarhireinsurance.com, a leading provider of car hire excess insurance, almost one in seven car hirers (14%) would choose to hire an electric car rather than a petrol or diesel car; … [Read more...]
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BREAKING NEWS: Local trains to be nationalised in Wales
Welsh Government will nationalise local rail services after a disastrous collapse in passenger numbers due to the coronavirus restrictions. After awarding the Wales and Borders rail franchise to Keolis and Amey two years ago the services have struggled and are now uneconomic and without Welsh Government intervention they would have collapsed. The take over will become effective … [Read more...]
Premiums drop in Wales but beware of higher charges
Drivers in Wales are being urged to shop around as the price of buying a new car insurance policy has dropped by £33, on average – but insurers have been ramping up the cost of renewals, new research finds. New data shows the average price of a new car insurance policy in Wales dropped by 5% - or £33 - in the past 12 months, meaning those who shopped around may have benefitted from a … [Read more...]
Combo delivers for young tradesmen
The Vauxhall Combo is revealed to be the best van for younger drivers starting out a new career in a trade or making their first purchase. Confused.com analysed 15 of the highest-rated small, medium and large vans across 10 metrics to determine which ranked best in terms of affordability and practicality, to determine which is the best model for young drivers to purchase. Looking at factors such … [Read more...]
Grey fleets not black and white for home-workers
The rise of home working in the wake of the coronavirus crisis is creating issues for fleets when it comes to classifying journeys, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Describing the problem as “The New Commute,” the organisation says that problems revolve around whether an employee’s home is now officially their place of work. Paul Hollick, AFP chair, explained, “If someone is working … [Read more...]
Tradelines 21 October
A 'dramatic shift' to electric power will soon be underway for UK businesses that operate vans, according to authoritative research from the Arval Mobility Observatory. When asked, half of respondents (50%) said that they were already operating hybrids or planned to do so within the next three years and for battery electric vans, 43% of respondents reported already operating them or planning to … [Read more...]
Working from a home-on-wheels
Now you can work from home, on the move. Built on the new 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, INKAS has created an exclusive VIP work space, while boasting the impressive finishes and features associated with INKAS. The vehicle’s untouched exterior provides a discreet driving experience, while the high-end interior has been converted to five-person luxury office featuring an L-shaped … [Read more...]
Commuters returning to cars not buses or trains
Commuters are deserting public transport, indicates new research from online parking platform YourParkingSpace.co.uk . Analysis of its latest booking data which advertises available parking spaces at train stations and in city centre locations near to offices and work places reveals a clear drop for the former in favour of the latter. Indeed, a comparison of a variety of station car parks … [Read more...]
Welsh parks are good for EV-isitors
The Pembrokeshire Coast and Brecon Beacons national parks are among the best in the UK to charge up electric cars for visitors, a new study reveals. Since 2015, there has been a 440% increase in charging points on average across all 15 national parks. The biggest increase is the Pembrokeshire Coast national park which had 1 public charging point in 2015, but now boasts 19 - a 1800% … [Read more...]
Planned travel ban into Wales “unproven”, say opponents
The Leader of the Opposition in the Welsh Parliament – Paul Davies MS – has rounded on the First Minister over a ban on people entering Wales from England, and the Labour Party’s inability or unwillingness to publish comprehensive data proving that transmission rates are accelerating due to travel. Welsh FM Mark Drakeford said today that a travel ban from hotspots in England, Scotland or … [Read more...]
