Company car drivers strongly opposed to congestion charging reveals Leasedrive survey
A survey on company car drivers' attitudes by the Leasedrive Group, the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management group in the UK, reveals they are strongly opposed to congestion charging but are more in favour of replacing the existing road tax by a 'pay-as-you go' charge. The survey showed that 84.8% are against congestion charge schemes being extended to all major towns and cities. However, 54.3% were in favour of 'pay-as-you-go' mileage charge schemes.
Commercial director, Roddy Graham said: "Company car drivers feel they are being penalised enough through ever rising parking charges. They are very against congestion charging. However, a majority see the rationale behind proposed 'pay-as-you-go' charging. This is an interesting finding given that, while their companies will be responsible for business mileage, company car drivers will need to pay for their own private mileage. Once again, the company car driver is showing his green credentials!"
A total of 230 company drivers participated in the survey aimed at establishing current company car drivers' attitudes to driving in the UK today.
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Leasedrive Velo is the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management group in the UK and comprises two main operating divisions.
Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management
Working in partnership with fleet managers, or delivering a complete outsourced service, Leasedrive Velo offers blue chip clients a range of bespoke fleet management services. Major investments in the finest asset management system and pioneering, flexible, web-based customer service technology have resulted in Leasedrive Velo offering customers a truly world class fleet management service capability.
Leasedrive Velo Rental Management
One of the largest short-term vehicle rental management companies in the UK, with access to an almost unlimited choice of vehicles and locations throughout the country, Leasedrive Velo Rental Management offers a simple and transparent pricing policy with no hidden surcharges. For rentals of 28 days or more, it offers the Stopgap mid-term vehicle rental solution. Rates are substantially reduced compared to daily rental.
The headquarters for Leasedrive Velo is at hi-tech offices at TRL in Wokingham. Awards won by Leasedrive Velo include 'Innovation in Services and Systems' Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero 2009 Award, Best Rental System category in the BusinessCar Techies 2009 Awards; the ITM 'Fleet Management Company 08/09' Award; the ITM 'Independent Vehicle Management Company 07/08' Award; the 2008, 2007 and 2006 Thames Valley Business Magazine 'Management Team of the Year' Award; the 2006 Fleet News Award for 'Best Contract Hire/Fleet Management Company'; and the 2006 GreenFleet Award for 'Leasing/Rental Company of the Year'
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