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The UK Government should consider policies that encourage people and businesses to make a long-term shift to cleaner transport solutions, according to an industry body.
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has submitted a response to a recent government consultation on air quality outlining what it wants to see incorporated in future policy.
In its submission, the BVRLA makes the following recommendations:
BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: "Clean Air Zones are coming to many of our largest urban areas and you only have to look at some of the recent local adverse reaction from the taxi community in Leeds to see they have the potential to significantly impact local people and businesses.
"We are calling for a carefully managed transition that encourages people and businesses to use more sustainable vehicles and modes of transport.
"Crucially, it must be done in a way that encourages people and businesses to make long-term changes in their behaviour.
"Hence our strong advocacy of our mobility credits initiative, which will help remove thousands of the most polluting vehicles from the roads.
"If the government and local authorities get this wrong, public and business support will be lost, and the economy and people's quality of life will suffer."
Keaney added that it was important for ministers to consider the needs of fleets, and that BVRLA members were well placed to help with low emissions transitions.
He said: "The key to getting a quick and effective transition will lie in government's ability to implement a practical and workable solution which considers fleet operating cycles as well as offering incentives and support to operators.
"Meanwhile, our members, whose fleets are on average 8% cleaner than the national average, stand ready to offer advice, and provide individuals and businesses with the appropriate clean and cost-effective solution to meet their needs.
"This will be particularly helpful to those living and working in and around the areas earmarked for Clean Air Zones."