Venson survey shows support for more clean air zones

Thirty-eight per cent of people surveyed by Venson Automotive Solutions believe that the Government should introduce more clean air zones as well as encourage an increase in the take up of electric vehicles.

Among young people (18-24 years) this figure rose to 55%, whilst there were regional differences too - 53% of people in Scotland, 50% in the North East and 50% in London believed more clean air zones would have an effect on EV numbers.

The survey comes ahead of Clean Air Day, on 8 October. Confirming support for the initiative, 47% of people want to play their part in reducing pollution by tackling traffic emissions.

Despite an unprecedented fall in emission levels during lockdown, they are already returning to pre-Covid-19 levels. Venson believes that businesses who operate fleets up and down the country, can make a contribution to addressing emissions levels by educating company car drivers of the benefits of switching to electric and reviewing the potential adding electric vans to their fleets.

Alison Bell, Marketing Director at Venson Automotive Solutions comments “For businesses coping with recent and rapid changes in company car and van use, a focus on improving sustainability and embracing the benefits of EVs has perhaps understandably taken a back seat.  However, Clean Air Day is a great initiative which will help to bring this important issue centre stage.

Fleet managers have an important role to play in ensuring that the UK meets its emission targets and protects people’s health by embracing ‘green fleets’.  There has been a dramatic increase in the choice of EVs available, more attractive tax incentives, especially the 0% benefit-in-kind rate for company car drivers and further investment in EV charging points, all of which should make companies more confident about investing in eco-friendly vehicles.”

Venson’s whitepaper “Take a deep breath: The Latest on Clean Air Zones’ can be downloaded for free here