Government Told to Improve Air Quality

A ban on diesel vehicles, an overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty and a national network of clean air zones could be the result of the government being told to compile a tough new plan to improve air quality.   The demands for action followed environmental campaign group ClientEarth’s High Court victory against the government over […]

Jaama move closer to paperless operations for customers

JAAMA MOVES CLOSER TO PAPERLESS FLEET OPERATIONS FOR CLIENTS WITH NEW MODULE FOR BUSINESSES THAT ELECT V5C SUPPRESSION
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions in the vanguard of embracing paperless revolution
 
The paperless office is a vision of industry-leading asset and driver management software innovator Jaama and it has moved a step closer with the launch of a new module in the wake of the government’s decision to digitalise vehicle registration certificates.
 
As part of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) transformation of online services, a vehicle registration certificate or log book – known as a V5C – can now be viewed online by fleets that opt into its V5C on Demand service.
 
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions, which operates a 7,000-strong fleet, is the first contract hire and leasing company user of Jaama’s cutting-edge Key2 Vehicle Management software to embrace the module and it believes, one of the first in its sector in the UK to adopt the V5C on Demand service.
 
The service is available to companies, including vehicle leasing and rental businesses as well as end-user fleets, with 50 or more vehicles that have registered on the DVLA Fleet Scheme.

Jaama Delivers Increased Customer Support

The ever-expanding customer base of industry-leading asset and driver management software specialist Jaama has triggered the recruitment of two additional support analysts.
 
Jim Springthorpe and Kieran Telford have joined Jaama’s customer support team responsible for maintaining strong communications with clients and helping fleets, vehicle leasing and rental organisations and plant and tool hire firms maximise their use of the company’s multi award-winning Key2 management system.
 
Mr Springthorpe’s career is based on delivering customer service excellence. Prior to joining Jaama he spent two years as a customer service team leader at the Construction Industry Training Board and previously five years at courier and parcel deliverer TNT progressing through the ranks to ultimately manage at team of up to 15 people. At TNT he achieved a level three qualification in management from ILM, the leading provider of leadership and management qualifications in the UK.
 
Meanwhile, Mr Telford completed a number of customer service courses and progressed his career at The Belfry Hotel and Resort delivering business functions, in shop management and ultimately moving into insurance and accident management within the NHS.
 

Ultra-Low Emission Zone due in 2019 a year ahead of schedule

A public consultation on new measures to improve air quality in London – including the introduction of the long-awaited Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in 2019, a year ahead of schedule – has been launched. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is proposing to: Introduce the ULEZ in 2019, instead of 7 September, 2020 Extend the ULEZ from […]

Fuel prices set to rise by 5ppl by the end of October

Sharp falls in the value of Sterling in recent weeks could trigger a rise in fuel prices of perhaps 5p per litre before the end of October, according to the Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) and RAC. Brian Madderson, chairman of the PRA, forecasted a rise of 4-5p per litre by the end of the month, […]

88% of Company Car Drivers Admit to Speeding

Nine out of 10 (88%) company car drivers admit to speeding on motorways, according to new research from RAC Business, which represents a 7% increase on figures from last year.    In fact almost half (48%) of company car drivers surveyed admitted breaking the speed limit on motorways on most journeys, compared to 26% of […]

‘Show of Strength’ from UK Automotive Sector

Eight of the UK’s major car brands with domestic manufacturing facilities – Aston Martin, BMW Mini, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, Nissan, Toyota and Vauxhall – united on the eve of this week’s Paris Motor Show – to promote the strength of the UK automotive sector to a global audience.   Joined by Trade Minister […]

Autonomous cars – half of all UK new car sales by 2041

Fully autonomous cars will account for half of all UK new car sales in 25 years, with increasing degrees of autonomy ranging from cruise control to partial self-drive automation adding to traditional vehicles and over eight million connected cars on the roads able to communicate with each other and the surrounding infrastructure.   That’s according […]

Using Mobile Phone whilst Driving to Incur Tougher Penalties

Motorists caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving will face much tougher penalties than currently, it has been reported.   The government, it is suggested, is planning to double the current punishment of a £100 fine and three points on the driving licence of the offender. What’s more the potential new minimum fine of […]