"At a time when London is working hard to reduce emissions, improve air quality and expand sustainable travel options, the loss of a major electric car club operator is deeply concerning. Without decisive action to ensure the viability of car clubs, London risks falling even further behind other global cities that are leveraging shared, electric mobility as a cornerstone of their climate and transport strategies."
"The letter, which comes ahead of an extraordinary meeting to be held in City Hall tomorrow, details four main policy suggestions for the Mayor and Transport for London (TfL), including the drawing up of an urgent plan to fill the gap left by ZipCar and coordination of efforts across London boroughs to support the existence of car clubs."
"It also recommended reducing parking costs for car clubs and radically increasing the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the capital to reduce the burden on operators."
Dozens of signatories, including London Assembly Members, environmental campaign groups, academics and car club operators demand urgent action to keep shared transport businesses viable in London. Zipcar's decision to cease UK operations at the end of the year is described as a significant setback for climate and transport goals and highlights policy conditions harming car sharing services. The withdrawal of a major electric car club operator raises concerns about emissions, air quality and London falling behind other global cities using shared electric mobility. Signatories propose coordinated borough support, an urgent plan to replace Zipcar's services, lower parking costs for car clubs and a major expansion of EV charging infrastructure.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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