The British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC) have published a private parking sector single Code of Practice to be used across the entire sector.
The number of PCNs being issued for non-payment of the Dart Charge has increased by 50%. The figures, obtained by Fleet News through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, show that problems with the payment system are creating widespread issues for fleet operators.
Members can now access a FAQ page that provides clarity on the FCA’s Motor Finance Review into Commissions. Last week, it was confirmed that the Authority had introduced a 37-week pause on the usual rules applying to the handling of complaints relating to PCP and HP agreements with DCAs in place.
The BVRLA has introduced a new Learning and Development Sponsorship Programme for 2024. Transfer360 has become the first member to partner with the programme by sponsoring the association’s Penalty Charge Notice Masterclasses throughout the coming year.
The government’s ‘Plan for drivers’ outlines a 30-point plan that it says will fix common issues on the road and support people that use cars in their daily lives.
National Highways has announced that a new company will be responsible for vehicle identification, payment processing and account management for the Dart Charge.
According to the 2023 BVRLA Industry Outlook report, training, career development, salaries and cost-of-living bonuses have all come under the spotlight as employers fight to recruit and retain staff.
In line with the introduction of a scrappage scheme to support low-income and disabled drivers, Transport for London (TfL) has increased the Penalty Charge Notice to £190 for non-compliant vehicles entering the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone.
Penalties are increasing from 13 February where a driver is found to be carrying a clandestine migrant, while a new penalty will be introduced for failing to adequately secure a goods vehicle. The maximum penalty per migrant could be as high as £20,000. The reforms are part of the UK Government’s continued fight against illegal migration.