Kia’s new app gives drivers access to 14,000 public EV charging devices

Car firm Kia has today launched an antidote for drivers of electric cars who suffer range-anxiety worries about where they can next charge their car. It’s new KiaCharge s ‘one-stop shop’ system gives drivers of its cars access to 13,900 UK charging points at which to recharge their pure electric or plug-in petrol-electric hybrid vehicles. … Read more

Cash is king: Three quarters of drivers pay for parking with coins

Cash is still king for drivers paying for parking, according to a new study by the BPA Cash is still king for drivers when it comes to parking, according to the ‘largest ever study undertaken’ into how motorists pay at car parks. The British Parking Association conducted research to see if motorists are starting to … Read more

Foreign lorry drivers who spend less than 48 hours in the UK will NOT have to pass a Covid test

Lorry drivers who spend less than 48 hours in the UK will NOT have to pass a Covid test before being allowed into France as rules are relaxed from TONIGHT in a bid to speed up cross-border travel Transport Secretary Grant Shapps made the announcement today  Currently HGV drivers heading to France are obliged to … Read more

Foreign lorry drivers who spend less than 48 hours in the UK will NOT have to pass a Covid test

Lorry drivers who spend less than 48 hours in the UK will NOT have to pass a Covid test before being allowed into France as rules are relaxed from TONIGHT in a bid to speed up cross-border travel Transport Secretary Grant Shapps made the announcement today  Currently HGV drivers heading to France are obliged to … Read more

Uber drivers win right to minimum wage and paid holidays

Uber drivers yesterday won the right to a minimum wage and paid holidays – sparking fears that the firm could pass on costs to passengers. In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for the ‘gig economy’, the Supreme Court ruled the ride-hailing giant’s drivers should be classed as ‘workers’. Uber – which may have to pay … Read more

Drivers will be offered £3,000 ‘credit’ to give up cars and shift to greener transport

Drivers who GIVE UP their cars will be offered £3,000 in ‘credit’ to spend on public transport, electric scooters and taxis under new green plans Drivers will receive public money to abandon their vehicle for ‘credits’ Will be used on other modes of transport such as bicycles and electric scooters Credits will work on congestion-easing forms … Read more

Drivers will be offered £3,000 ‘credit’ to give up cars and shift to greener transport

Drivers who GIVE UP their cars will be offered £3,000 in ‘credit’ to spend on public transport, electric scooters and taxis under new green plans Drivers will receive public money to abandon their vehicle for ‘credits’ Will be used on other modes of transport such as bicycles and electric scooters Credits will work on congestion-easing forms … Read more

Uber drivers win right to minimum wage and paid holidays

Uber drivers yesterday won the right to a minimum wage and paid holidays – sparking fears that the firm could pass on costs to passengers. In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for the ‘gig economy’, the Supreme Court ruled the ride-hailing giant’s drivers should be classed as ‘workers’. Uber – which may have to pay … Read more

Supreme Court justices rule Uber drivers should be classed as workers

Uber must give its thousands of UK drivers minimum wage and holiday pay after Supreme Court rules they ARE workers rather than self-employed The ruling is a final decision in a long battle between the firm and its drivers It means the taxi company could be hit be series of compensation claims GMB Union boss … Read more

Supreme Court justices rule Uber drivers should be classed as workers

Uber must give its thousands of UK drivers minimum wage and holiday pay after Supreme Court rules they ARE workers rather than self-employed The ruling is a final decision in a long battle between the firm and its drivers It means the taxi company could be hit be series of compensation claims GMB Union boss … Read more