BVRLA launches Manifesto for sustainable road transport

As the general election campaign gets underway, the BVRLA has published its 2019 Manifesto outlining a seven-point plan for how the next Government can support the fleet sector.

There is a broad political consensus about the need to transition to a net-zero emission economy and encourage more sustainable modes of travel. As the operators of the newest, cleanest and most flexible fleets on UK roads, BVRLA members are perfectly placed to help deliver these goals.

Focusing on three main areas - accelerating the road to zero, driving transport behaviour change, and tackling air quality and emissions today - the association’s Manifesto 2019: Delivering sustainable road transport highlights the vital role members can play in moving towards greener, cleaner transportation.

This call forms part of the BVRLA’s seven-point plan produced for the next Government’s first 100 days in office:

  1. Extend the Plug-in Grant for pure electric vehicles until 2025.
  2. Re-introduce the Plug-in Grant for hybrid vehicles as a short-term measure while supply constraints for pure electric vehicles (EVs) continue.
  3. Target additional funding for the fleet sector to help with the costs of installing EV charging infrastructure.
  4. Adjust CO2 related taxes to create a more stable environment to encourage investment in greener company cars.
  5. Extend Future Mobility Zone funding for another year.
  6. Create a Mobility Innovation Fund to help local authorities to develop new, integrated mobility services.
  7. Establish a new 'Targeted Clean Freight Scrappage Fund' to help upgrade vans and trucks operating within the Clean Air Zones.

Read the full press release issued on 6 November: Delivering sustainable road transport – BVRLA launches 2019 Manifesto.