More businesses are using electric cargo bikes for their deliveries as an alternative to lorries and vans due to shortages of drivers, and broader traffic problems in cities.  The speed, flexibility and environmental benefits of cargo bikes mean they're rising in popularity as an alternative to vans. Able to arrive at their destination quicker due to less traffic, no congestion fees and fewer parking issues, small businesses are swapping to them to keep businesses moving.  They've even become a direct competitor to electric vans, according to Philpotts from Sweco.  “It’s a direct competitor to electric vans,” Philpotts says. “You can...

Clean Air Zones (CAZ) are a part of the 2017 Air Quality Plan to curb roadside nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions which are linked with public health issues. Southampton opts for non-charging policies, mainly aimed at private hire and public transport vehicles, instead of a fee-charging CAZ. These have been in place since 2019 serving as the city’s NO2 pollution reducing efforts.   Although these measures mean that you don’t pay, if you drive a petrol or diesel vehicle in Southampton, you’re still polluting. In this guide we’ll help Southampton drivers understand the city’s clean air measures, the need to switch to...

After being paused by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, plans for the introduction of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) to Edinburgh are now back up and running. On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Edinburgh city councillors approved proposals for the introduction of a city centre LEZ in spring 2022.  If you’re unsure about what this means for you, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll take a look at the proposed map of the LEZ, what you could be charged for driving there, and permitted alternatives to non-compliant vehicles.  Edinburgh LEZ Map The proposed LEZ has a perimeter of 10.7km...