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Fleets ‘not ready’ for Direct Vision and HGV Permit Scheme

Less than one in four fleet managers say they are ready for the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Permit Scheme.

3 Jun

Coronavirus: Road-user charging schemes put ‘recovery at risk’

The re-introduction of the congestion charge and ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) from today (Monday, May 18), has been blasted by fleet trade associations.

18 May

Coronavirus: Direct Vision Standard and LEZ delayed

Demands currently faced by the commercial fleet sector could have made compliance with the new standards difficult to achieve.

12 Apr

Teletrac Navman launches DVS Safe System

Teletrac Navman has launched the DVS Safe System, a new technology package aimed at helping fleet operators meet London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS).

24 Mar

ULEZ and congestion charge suspension welcomed

The commercial fleet industry has welcomed the suspension of all road-user charges in London from today (Monday, March 23) due to the coronavirus crisis.

23 Mar

TfL issues 8,000 HGV safety permits

The Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Safety Permits are part of London's Direct Vision Standard.

24 Jan

TfL freight innovation challenge to tackle congestion

The Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) has launched London Freight Lab, a scheme to find new ways of making freight safer, cleaner and more efficient.

17 Jan

Rotherhithe Tunnel: fines for drivers breaking restrictions

TfL is to start issuing fines for vehicles that are more than two metres wide or two metres high, or goods vehicles weighing more than two tonnes.

26 Nov

HGV fleets reminded over new direct vision rules

Commercial fleet operators are urged to act now with less than a year to go before London's Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is introduced.

21 Nov

New freight action plan for London launched

New Freight and Servicing Action plan wants to reduce the number of lorries and vans entering central London during the morning peak by 10% by 2026.

7 Mar

Call for TfL to reinstate freight team

The London Assembly transport committee is calling on the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) to reinstate a dedicated freight team.

28 Feb

Renault Kangoo ZE, Renault, plug-in vans.

Van scrappage scheme offers £6k towards new electric model

The van scrappage scheme aims to help micro-businesses and charities prepare for London's 24-hour, seven-days-a week ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) from April 8.

22 Feb

Effectiveness of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone questioned

London’s ULEZ will damage small businesses while delivering limited air quality improvements, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

14 Jan

New £23m scrappage scheme for vans to prepare for ULEZ

A new £23 million scrappage scheme to help take the most polluting vans off London roads has been launched to prepare for the ultra-ow emission zone (ULEZ).

18 Dec

Could the Direct Vision Standard be introduced outside London?

TfL says it has received a lot of interest in its scheme both in the UK and in mainland Europe, and it is keen to see the safety standard rolled out nationwide.

18 Dec

London’s mayor urged to mandate safety panels

Dawes Highway Safety is hoping to make the fitment of its flat panel side guard safety system mandatory to help reduce accidents with pedestrians and cyclists.

25 Sep

Transport for London funding to make freight and deliveries more efficient

Transport for London has awarded six business a share of £230,000 for innovative freight projects that aim to reduce traffic and improve air quality.

17 Sep

Direct Vision consultation receives support from more than 90% of respondents

Transport for London (TfL) has released the consultation report on the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and proposals for a HGV Safety Permit.

15 Jun

Grayling blocks ‘punitive’ red route fines

Transport Secretary blocks plans for a dramatic increase in Red Route Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).

19 Feb

Congestion charge hike a tax on Londoners, says RHA

Transport for London (TfL) says motorists who fall foul of the congestion charge will pay more from January 2, 2018.

20 Dec