10.05.2024

<title><value>SMMT Transport News Brief</value></title>

April saw the busiest month in three years for van dealerships across Britain, with a surge in demand for new light commercial vehicles. However, there is a call for policymakers to provide more support to encourage buyers to opt for environmentally friendly options.nnWill Reeves, Commercial Vehicle and Bus & Coach Section Manager at TNB_NEWS, comments on the industry’s performance.nnThe industry has noted that while this April was the most successful in recent years for new van sales, there needs to be an increased push towards electric vehicle adoption.nnIn other news, truckstops are set to receive a £16.5 million investment for upgrades, enhancing facilities nationwide.nnJewson’s tool hire business will expand its fleet with 178 Iveco Daily dropsides as part of its latest procurement.nnGalaxy is making strides towards sustainability by incorporating Volvo FE Electric rigids into their operations.nnEdinburgh Coach Lines boosts its service quality with the addition of two new coaches to their fleet.nnA member profile features Steve Braund from Totalkare who shares insights about his role and experiences within the marketing sector of the transport industry.