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The BVRLA’s annual programme of specialist industry forums continues, with each including limited spaces for members that don’t currently subscribe to the full calendar of events.

The Government has launched a public consultation on the upcoming Automated Passenger Services (APS) permitting scheme, which will set the legal framework for how self-driving taxis, private hire vehicles, and bus-style services operate once they hit the roads.

At the BVRLA’s recent Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM) Forum, sessions focussed on the full operational lifecycle of fleet management - from acquisition and servicing to downtime, repair and disposal.

“Thank you for listening, thank you for responding, but there is still a LOT of work to do.” That was BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston’s message to Government as he opened the association’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference in Westminster last week.

By the end of this year, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will be introducing a digital Driving Licence (dDL). It will be one of the first digital documents delivered through the GOV.UK Wallet and App, providing customers with a convenient, highly secure and trusted companion to the physical driving licence.

The Industrial Strategy launched yesterday (23 June 2025) sets out the Government’s long-term plans for growing the UK economy, raising living standards and building resilience and security.

Last week, sixty members joined speakers from Autotrader, Autorola and Automotive Services International to discuss the new and used vehicle markets at the BVRLA’s Residual Value and Remarketing (RVR) Forum.

BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments; June has been a busy month in Westminster. In the last three weeks we’ve heard the Comprehensive Spending Review, which paved the way for the respective long-term strategies for the UK’s Infrastructure and Industrial development.

The Government has launched its 10-year Industrial Strategy, outlining a long-term plan to grow the UK economy, raise living standards, and support key sectors. For the automotive industry, the newly released Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan is of particular relevance.

The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), has launched two consultations, collectively seeking to bring consistency and clarity relating to autonomous vehicles (AVs). CCAV is a joint unit between the Department for Transport and the Department for Business and Trade. The consultations include a call for evidence on the Statement of Safety Principles, and a draft statutory instrument (SI) on protecting marketing terms for AVs.

The BVRLA’s full-day Fleets in Charge Conference is taking place in just a couple of weeks (Wednesday 2 July). Ticket sales will close on the morning of Wednesday 25 June, so book now to avoid missing out.

Andy Bland, Head of Business Rental Development, UK and Ireland at Enterprise Mobility explains how businesses must rethink mobility strategies to align with broader objectives. By moving beyond transactional fleet management and embracing flexible, value-driven mobility partnerships, organisations can enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and unlock long-term growth opportunities.