The DVSAs public consultation on ‘the future of the MOT’ is officially open. Now is our moment to unite against the 4:2:2 proposal and fight for the changes we want to see in the MOT scheme. Choosing inaction at this point may well lead to job losses and business closures.[…]
Have your say now. The Department For Transport (DFT) and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are planning a public consultation on the future development of the MOT Scheme for early 2023. As an industry, we have an opportunity to consult before the process becomes public. MOT frequency could[…]
Today (December 13th) marks the first day of strike action by some VEs, throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The strikes, organised by workers Union PCS, are set for various dates between now and January 10th. Approximately 43% of the DVSA workforce subscribes to PCS Union (source 1, source 2), meaning[…]
Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms offering subscription models has become a preferred organisational method for many businesses. In theory, they make business processes more manageable, help you to meet business objectives, and centralise data storage in the cloud. However, many once innovative platforms known for bringing systems together are[…]
The Ministry of Transport has ruled that mild hybrids, like all electric vehicles (EVs,) should be exempt from emissions testing. DVSA policy defines a hybrid as a vehicle in which “the engine and battery can run independently or seamlessly together”. Mild hybrids, however, do not fit this definition. The electric[…]
New statistics released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) indicate that over the last three years, the most significant relative increases in long-term sickness of all working-age individuals were in those aged 16-34 years. Men comprised 61% of this group. The total number of people classed as long-term sick[…]
