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Following a debate in Parliament, the date for reforms to Driver Certificates of Professional Competence (CPC) to become law has been confirmed as Tuesday 3 December 2024.

Last week, saw two significant steps forward for the Zero Emission Van Plan, with a Parliamentary Debate taking place before an extension of the Plug-in Van Grant was confirmed by the Chancellor.

As 2025 approaches, enhancing customer experience is key to staying competitive, particularly in a fast-evolving industry.

The BVRLA has produced new guidance that shows the areas of difference and the varying requirements for a 4.25t e-van compared to a 3.5t diesel van.

In this blog, Harry Madan, Head of Compliance and Governance, takes you through the updates to the current Rental and Commercial Vehicle (CV) Governance Programme.

A 2030 Phase Out target for banning new ICE van sales is unachievable, while the same target for cars is a major risk unless the Government matches its ambitious targets with additional support measures.

The DVSA has advised drivers to do their Driver CPC training early, due to an expected surge in September. Operators are also being encouraged to talk with their drivers to ensure all qualifications are up to date.

In the latest episode of the BVRLA’s ‘The Inside Track’ podcast ‘Can HGVs reach zero emissions quickly enough?’ Pat Skelly, Chief Executive Officer at Prohire Group and Andy Salter, Managing Director at DVV Media International explore the ambitious goal of making HGVs emission-free.

The latest BVRLA Leasing Outlook report highlights the challenges facing the electric van market.

The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan has written to the new Secretary of State for Transport to urge her to take action to get electric van usage on track.

The Zero Emission Van Plan Coalition, which includes the BVRLA, was established to address the challenges of electric vans. The Coalition is concerned that five months into the new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, there is little evidence that it has significantly stimulated the LCV market.

Five months into the new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate regime, there is little evidence of it yet igniting the LCV market, according to the Zero Emission Van Plan Coalition.