Hemma Visavadia
Reporter at GB News
Reporter at GB News covering travel, cars, ULEZ, motoring and insurance. [email protected]
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2 days ago |
gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia
Elderly drivers aged over 80 have been found to pay some of the highest prices for car insurance than any other age range, according to new analysis. Research has revealed that motorists aged 85 and older have some of the most expensive car insurance prices, as they are more likely to have safety issues on the road. In contrast, drivers over 25 see premiums steadily decreasing, with motorists aged 65 to 74 enjoying the lowest average premium at just £336 per year.
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2 days ago |
gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia
Londoners have been warned that they could face fines of up to £300 for riding an electric scooter in the capital as greener vehicle trials extend across the capital. Riders can be fined for using e-scooters outside of trial areas, with the vehicles only allowed to operate in certain areas of London. In total, only 11 boroughs are currently operating e-scooter trials across London, with Wandsworth becoming the latest region to join.
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4 days ago |
gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia
Cars could face an uncertain future on UK roads as greener transport alternatives such as e-bikes and e-scooters gain momentum across the country. It comes after a report suggested that shared mobility schemes, particularly e-scooters, have been increasingly replacing car journeys in urban areas. The shift follows the Government continuing to evaluate the role of newer transport options in achieving net zero emissions targets.
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5 days ago |
gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia
Drivers could face a lifetime driving ban for causing a fatal road accident and failing to stop and assist victims under new proposals. Jersey politicians are set to debate the proposal next week, which, if approved, would create harsher consequences for drivers breaking the rules. The proposition, lodged by Deputy Catherine Curtis of St Helier Central, called for the creation of a new offence under the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956.
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5 days ago |
gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia
Drivers are set to benefit from more electric car options as a new gigafactory gets £1billion funding to roll out more green vehicles. The new gigafactory in Sunderland will support 1,000 jobs and will have the capability to power up to 100,000 electric vehicles a year. The funding forms part of the Government’s Plan for Change to help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
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