An Uber-style community transport app for NHS patients in the Valleys is being considered by the Ministerial Taskforce for the South Wales Valleys. The app for patients who need to travel to hospital for appointments and treatment would bring together all providers of community transport to share vehicles and reduce wasted trips. Car thieves have raised their game and 32,000 more people were … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 October
The DVLA is running an extensive campaign in Cardiff to catch road-tax dodgers. Unlicensed vehicles will be clamped on public roads and then removed at the owners expense and a hefty fine is payable to get a vehicle back. VW plans to cut its dealership network and move more sales on-line. It says its responding to changing markets and wants to cut costs as it plans for a decline in … [Read more...]
On-line parts, servicing and repairs sees major growth
The UK’s car servicing and repair sector grew again in 2016, with turnover rising 2.4% to £21.6 billion, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth was primarily driven by sustained record numbers of new car registrations, and greater reliability, leading to more vehicles remaining on British roads for longer but still requiring regular servicing and … [Read more...]