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Ban on the sale of new petrol/diesel HGVs by 2040

4th August 20227th February 2022 by The Pippem Leave a comment
Ban on petrol and diesel cars

Following the recent announcement by the Government to ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2030, a similar scheme is now being considered for diesel-powered HGVs. The idea that’s currently being floated could see a ban on the sale of new HGVs by 2040, coupled with a broader attempt to make the entire … Read more

Categories Business, Environment, Transport

M25 near Dartford is slowest section of motorway in England

16th May 202226th January 2022 by The Pippem Leave a comment
A traffic jam on the M25 motorway. Slowest in the UK

It’ll probably come as no surprise to those living locally that the M25 section on the south side of the Dartford Crossing has taken the top 2 spots on a list of the slowest motorways sections in England. According to a recent study published on the ‘Compare The Market’ website, not only did this section of the … Read more

Categories Environment, Transport

Flying pigs or flying trucks?

17th February 20222nd March 2021 by The Pippem Leave a comment
Flying pig attached to drone

As most of us know, if something sounds so far-fetched or utterly unbelievable, we’ll often reply with something along the lines of “oh yeah?.. and pigs might fly!”. So, if we told you that flying trucks might be on the horizon in the not too distant future, how would you respond? Scania’s vision of flying … Read more

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Brexit – HGV Kent Access Permit or Passport to Pimlico?

17th February 202224th September 2020 by The Pippem Leave a comment
HGV trucks queueing on a motorway

As most of us in the haulage, logistics and freight transportation industry will already no doubt be aware, plans are afoot to introduce a permit system (dubbed the Kent Access Permit) for all HGV lorry drivers who enter the county of Kent after the Brexit transition period ends, according to the Government. Following a letter … Read more

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“Car-free zones” coming to Central London

17th February 202215th May 2020 by The Pippem Leave a comment
Bus lane - busses only

In a press release today (15th May 2020), London Mayor Sadiq Khan, and TFL (Transport for London) have announced plans to turn many roads in the centre of the capital into car-free zones. Banning so many cars from London will transform it into one of the biggest car-free areas on the planet. As the lockdown … Read more

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Changes to HGV & PSV MOT Tests Due To Coronavirus (Covid-19)

17th February 20228th April 2020 by The Pippem Leave a comment
A HGV truck at sunrise or sunset

If you’re an HGV or PSV operator in the UK and one or more of your vehicles requires an MOT soon, what are the new rules and how do they affect you? Well, according to information published on the Government’s website, there are a few things you’ll need to be aware of. In short: “Your … Read more

Categories Transport

Dart Charge – Dartford Crossing Toll Fee Is Here To Stay… Forever

17th February 202217th October 2019 by The Pippem Leave a comment
The Dartford Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) bridge crossing

If you haven’t heard the news already, then, like many of Kent and Essex’s residents, you’ll probably be disappointed with the recent verdict that the Dart Charge is here to stay – for good. Many of us had hoped that the pledge made by the Government back in 1999 to abolish the crossing charge would … Read more

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