False teeth, walking sticks and crutches. These are just some of the things found by Transport for Wales’ cleaners up at Holyhead depot as they go through the train to ensure everything is spick and span for customers. With October 18 marking National Thank Your Cleaner day, we took caught up with our team in the north to find out more about their work. The aptly named Mark Hornby is Cleaning … [Read more...]
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Passengers habits annoy drivers
British motorists can be precious about what their passengers can and can’t do. Prestone surveyed drivers in Britain to discover these rules, as well as who they consider to be the most frustrating passengers and the most annoying things they do in their cars. Passenger Etiquette - Findings: No littering out the window was the most popular rule for passengers, with 88.4% of … [Read more...]
We’re keeping our cars for longer
A survey finds that almost half of drivers (45%) are holding onto their cars for longer than usual because they are unsure whether to buy a petrol, diesel or electric car, rising to 56% of under 34s, compared to 36% of over 65s. The survey of 2,000 drivers carried out by Opinium on behalf of InsuretheGap.com also finds that just over two fifths of drivers (42%) say that if they were buying a new … [Read more...]
Roads’ rage highest in nine years
Anger with the poor state of Britain’s local roads has reached its highest point in nine years, said the RAC. Nearlly half of drivers (49%) surveyed for the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring listing it as a top motoring concern, making it the single biggest issue by a considerable distance this year. Concern among drivers is now at a record level since the RAC first started asking drivers for … [Read more...]
Mansell mania makes millions in auction
There is no doubt that ‘Mansell mania’ continues to be strong, with an incredible set of results achieved for Nigel Mansell’s Legacy Collection. Highlights from the collection being sold by the 1992 Formula One World Champion included the 1985 Canon Williams Honda European Grand Prix Helmet 'First Win'. Worn by Mansell in the 1985 European Grand Prix when driving for Canon Williams Honda, it was … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 October
Honda Motor and Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corporation will join forces to explore new business opportunities in the electric vehicle battery segment, according to local reports. The news came shortly after Toyota announced an alliance with Japanese energy group Idemitsu Kosan to develop solid state batteries for EVs, reports GlobalData. Sinclair Jaguar Land Rover has relocated its … [Read more...]
Service bookings taking longer
Lead times for fleet service, maintenance and repair have risen by more than 57% since the start of the pandemic, according to new data from epyx. In January 2020, the average time between when a company car or van booking was created to when the vehicle went in for work was 8.11 days - but today stands at 12.76 days. This data is taken from epyx’s 1link Service Network platform, which is used … [Read more...]
Bwcabus being taken off the road by Welsh Government
A popular community bus service throughout rural west and mid Wales is being put off the road this month by Welsh Government. Commenting on the news that thousands of people in West Wales could struggle to attend doctors’ appointments, go shopping or get to work when a rural bus service ends this month, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said, “Labour continues to cut … [Read more...]
Five new stations proposed for SE Wales
Transport for Wales’ ambitious plans to improve public transport move one step closer, with public consultation on designs for five new railway stations in South East Wales and new train services launched today. Members of the public are being invited to share their views as part of a 13-week consultation which runs from 16 October to 14 January. The consultation is available on: … [Read more...]
Car complaints are rising
The Motor Ombudsman has seen the highest volume of service and repair cases brought by consumers in a single quarter so far this year. Between 01st July and 30 September, the Ombudsman for the automotive sector accepted a total of 1,348 new submissions from motorists, up 10% from 1,226 in the second quarter, and equating to a 13% increase versus the volume seen during the opening three months of … [Read more...]