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Final phase of work on Hammersmith Flyover to begin in October 2013

The final phase of maintenance work to the Hammersmith Flyover is planned to start next month, with the repairs designed to keep road disruption to a minimum.

24 Sep

Olympics leave lasting legacy for transport

The transport legacy from the London 2012 Olympic Games could benefit fleets for years to come.

15 Aug

Vinci mandates FORS accreditation

One of the UK’s largest civil engineering, construction and facilities companies is among the latest organisations to mandate its suppliers to secure bronze accreditation with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

19 Jul

Businesses have role to play in driving down road casualties

Fleets are set to play a key role in reducing crashes on London’s roads, according to the capital’s newly published safety plan.

4 Jul

TfL, VOSA and Metropolitan Police increase enforcement against dangerous CVs using Blackwall Tunnel

Transport for London (TfL) and the Vehicle Operator Standards Agency (VOSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for closer collaboration and data sharing as part of their ongoing work to reduce the impact of dangerous and unroadworthy vehicles in London.

23 May

Congestion Charge policy could provoke unintended reaction, says Marshall Leasing

Changes to the London Congestion Charge could encourage fleets to look at other ways to cut costs, rather than fulfilling the Mayor of London’s electric vehicle vision, suggests Marshall Leasing.

29 Apr

BVRLA welcomes Congestion Charge concession

Cars emitting 100g/km of CO2 or under have been granted a further 12 months of London Congestion Charge-free travel thanks to lobbying from the BVRLA.

29 Apr

Only ‘greenest’ vehicles to be exempt from London congestion charge

Changes to the congestion charge scheme from July 2013 will mean that only pure electric vehicles or vehicles that emit 75g/km or less of CO2 and meet the Euro 5 emission standard for air quality will qualify for a 100% discount.

24 Apr

Mayor unveils stricter rules for emissions as TfL advice criticised

London could become a no-go zone for anything other than plug-in vehicles if Boris Johnson gets his way. The Mayor has announced plans to create the world’s first ultra-low emission zone in central London by 2020.

25 Feb

FTA calls for exemption from London congestion charge

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging Transport for London (TfL) to consider granting free access to the London congestion charge zone for “essential users” who have no option other than to use the cities roads and congestion charge zone for deliveries.

18 Feb

BVRLA questions congestion charge plans

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has questioned Transport for London’s (TfL) plans to lower the emissions threshold for the congestion charge discount from 100g/km to 75g/km.

23 Nov

Travel advice for day 13 of the 2012 London Olympics

Day 13 of the Games sees another busy day with the beach volleyball men’s finals at Horse Guards Parade, the women’s 10km marathon swimming in Hyde Park, the women’s football gold medal match (which starts at 7.45pm) and athletics at the Olympic stadium.

9 Aug

Travel advice for day 12 of the 2012 London Olympics

Day 12 of the Olympics sees another packed day of cultural and sporting events, including beach volleyball at Horse Guards Parade and the start of the basketball final rounds which will be staged in the North Greenwich Arena.

8 Aug

TfL issues travel advice for day 11 of 2012 London Olympics

Day 11 (Tuesday, August 7) of the Olympic Games sees another packed day of cultural and sporting Olympic events, including the men’s triathlon in Hyde Park, with some roads in the area closed or with restricted access while the event takes place.

7 Aug

London businesses stock up to wind down for Olympic Games

Research by TfL suggests most businesses in London will scale down activity during the Olympics.

11 Jul

TfL consulting on congestion zone change

Transport for London is consulting on reducing the 100% discount level for the London congestion zone from 100g/km to 80g/km.

19 Jun

Olympic Games transport plans start to take shape

In less than 20 weeks the ‘greatest show on earth’ will begin and businesses are starting to get a glimpse of the disruption that the Olympic Games will have on their ability to operate.

21 Mar

Business welcomes Games transport ‘hotspot’ information

London businesses and organisations, including John Lewis Partnership, Boots, Sainsbury’s, Canary Wharf Group, Deloitte and the Evening Standard have welcomed the release by Transport for London (TfL) of London 2012 Games transport ‘hotspot’ information and advice.

1 Dec

CAP rejects hybrid residual value fears

Claims that RVs of existing hybrid vehicles could be reduced under Transport for London’s proposed changes to the congestion charge have been rejected by experts.

19 Aug