Transport for London to temporarily postpone enforcement of new stricter rules for freight vehicles on the capital’s roads
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has asked Transport for London to delay the enforcement of new rules for London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for at least four months after their introduction this October.
Although the new rules under both schemes will still legally come into force on 26 October, no charges will be payable or enforced for non-compliant vehicles under those new standards until the end of February 2021
DPD has joined forces with 3DCrowd, the community of 3D printer owners who are using their machines to help alleviate the acute shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers.
Institute of Couriers fellow, Dwain McDonald, DPD's CEO commented,
This is a really smart example of a community working together and shows how our nationwide network can be used to support key services at this time. Our healthcare workers are doing a fantastic job - despite the exceedingly difficult situation they find themselves in. The supply of the much-needed face-shields is crucial, and we are delighted to be able to help.
Newbury Racecourse announce partnership with Swift Couriers and Age Concern (Newbury & District) to provide an extended Meals on Wheels service to the Most Vulnerable Elderly in West Berkshire.
Adrian Smith has sorted the detail and Swift Couriers have reviewed the routes.
Adrian Smith & the Swift Couriers team is making available technology and support to optimise delivery routes getting meals on wheels to the elderly and the vulnerable.
‘For those people in the transport sector continuing to work day in and day out, I want to reiterate my heartfelt thanks at the efforts and dedication you’re showing in helping with this nationwide effort.’
Food deliveries top 200,000 a week responding to Covid-19 emergency
DPD is now delivering Morrisons food boxes in addition to handling an increase in deliveries for existing food and recipe box shippers.
Total food deliveries have topped 200,000 a week and DPD is planning for that number to rise significantly.
Morrisons has created a Meat Eaters Food Box and a Vegetarian Food Box. Both cost £35 and contain a range of chilled, fresh and tinned food stuffs, designed to help feed a couple for up to a week.
DPD will deliver the boxes the next day, for orders placed before 3pm.
The Mayor of London's office has sent an email to all those involved in front-line delivery.
Good afternoon,
Organisations like yourselves are playing a vital role in supporting London’s response to Covid-19. Your efforts and sacrifice are making a big difference. We want to help amplify all the good work and show how our city is pulling together.
Mayor Khan continues...
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