Fuel card news: Congestion-busting new powers for councils
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31 January, 12 Local councils across the UK are to be given new powers to charge utility companies should they wish to dig up roads to carry out maintenance works. Announced by transport minister Norman Baker, the move will allow local authorities to charge up to £2,500 per day for disruptions in their area, helping to provide an incentive for these firms to carry out the work efficiently in order to reduce traffic build-up. "It is incredibly frustrating to find vital roads being dug up in the middle of the rush hour or, even worse, traffic lanes closed when no one is even carrying out any work," Mr Baker noted. He added that congestion costs the UK taxpayer an estimated £4 billion per annum. Furthermore, Mr Baker has proposed a streamlining of the planning process between councils and the Department for Transport, which could lead to the better management of road maintenance projects in the future. Find out more about the Texaco fuel card and start saving now. Posted by Matt Smith  |
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