The BVRLA is calling for a consistent regulatory strategy and policy framework that supports new business models that deliver cleaner, cheaper and safer journeys.
- Government must ensure new shared mobility models and platforms that emerge operate on a fair and level playing field and consumers are adequately protected.
- As the regulations for Autonomous Vehicles are developed Government must engage with the fleet sector at all stages to guarantee its interests are appropriately considered.
- Block exemption regulations must be updated to maintain the status quo of highly competitive vehicle distribution and aftermarket service provision in the UK.
- Leasing, rental and leasing brokers must retain their 'end user' status in CMA's review of the retained Vertical Block Exemption Regulation.
- Regulators must ensure that fleet operators are given real-time access to vehicle data within a competitive market.
- A Mobility Innovation Fund should be established to help cash and resource-strapped local authorities work with local transport operators and residents to develop new, integrated mobility services including MaaS and Mobility Credit trials.
- The Government should look to establish a Shared Mobility Taskforce which enables all transport mode operators to work collaboratively to find solutions to common problems and identify opportunities for joint working.
Latest BVRLA Activity - Q2 2021
- Competitive landscape - Attended Competition Markets Authority (CMA) roundtables and continued engagement as it reviews block exemption regulations for new vehicle supply
- Autonomous vehicle introduction - Following our response to the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles on Automatic Lane Keeping Systems the BVRLA has been invited to represent members interests on a new Automated Vehicle Driver Responsibility in Vehicle Education Group
- Autonomous vehicle regulation - Close engagement with the Law Commission as it prepares to put its recommendations to the Government on the safe deployment and regulatory environment needed for the introduction of autonomous vehicles
- Future of Transport policy – engagement with the Future of Transport team as it reassessed its priorities post COVID and ahead of submitting our ideas for what’s required from a Rural Strategy