Bt Fleet News
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New Rental Platform from BT Fleet
BT Fleet has launched a new rentals management system that allows it to manage hires and deliver an efficient, cost-effective rental service.
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Tougher Penalties for Disruptive Roadworks
Transport Minister, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans to increase the charges paid by utility companies for failing to complete roadworks on time.
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Ford Price Rise
Responding to the continued weakness of the pound against the euro, Ford raised its UK car prices by an average of 2.7% from 1 December. The increase was the fourth during 2009.
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Fleets Hit by Congestion Charge Change
Tougher registration rules for the new London Fleet Auto Pay congestion charge discount scheme are set to affect over 5,400 fleets operating in the capital.
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Document Storage
BT Fleet has developed an industry-leading, online solution that facilitates the storage, retrieval and management of important documents.
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New Aftermarket Block Exemption
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on its draft Block Exemption for vehicle repair and maintenance services.
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2009 Van & Truck Sales Down
Van and truck sales showed a significant drop in 2009, with van registrations down 35.6% and truck registrations down 39.5%.
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Fuel Costs Predicted to Rise
Increases in fuel costs of between 5p and 10p per litre by the end of 2010 have been predicted by the RMI Independent Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
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Longer Sentences for Dangerous Drivers
Dangerous drivers could face up to five years in jail under tough new penalties proposed by Justice Minister, Jack Straw. The current maximum jail term for dangerous driving is two years.
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Electric Charge Point Network
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has pledged that every Londoner will be no more than a mile from an electric car charge point by 2015.
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HGV Testing Exemptions
Transport Minister, Paul Clark, has published a consultation on proposals to remove a number of exemptions from the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) roadworthiness testing scheme.
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Electric Tax Breaks
Incentives designed to stimulate the take-up of electric vehicles have been announced in the Chancellor's 2009 Pre-Budget Report.
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