Why we in Great Britain are fans of light vans
In a recent article in The Economist, the weekly news and international affairs publication, they have written about Britain's love affair with light commercial vans. In the article titled, "Why the roads of Britain are buzzing with light vans" posted on March 23, 2013, they highlight the figures (shown on a graph with DfT. data) that show the number of light goods vans on our roads has significantly increased over the years.
Surpassing the number of average cars and heavy goods vehicles licensed in Britain, the article speculates that light vans are on the rise due to our ever growing consumerism and the need for more vans to deliver to our homes, the ever growing number of online purchases we now make. The article also explains some of the economic factors as to why businesses are turning to these practical vehicles over others.
It was also interesting to read that, “The combined fleets of the main four grocery deliverers-Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Ocado—account for at least 12,000 of the larger vans, says Mark Cartwright of the Freight Transport Association.
The humble light commercial van has and will always be a valuable asset to all types of businesses, whether big or small, fleets or sole traders, and is a versatile vehicle that can adapt easily from work horse to our cohort in leisurely pursuits. And with the old unpleasant "white van man" stereotype having been proved long gone, I am more than happy to share the road with them.
You can read the full article, which was posted online from the printed edition, on The Economist website by clicking here.
Surpassing the number of average cars and heavy goods vehicles licensed in Britain, the article speculates that light vans are on the rise due to our ever growing consumerism and the need for more vans to deliver to our homes, the ever growing number of online purchases we now make. The article also explains some of the economic factors as to why businesses are turning to these practical vehicles over others.
It was also interesting to read that, “The combined fleets of the main four grocery deliverers-Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Ocado—account for at least 12,000 of the larger vans, says Mark Cartwright of the Freight Transport Association.
The humble light commercial van has and will always be a valuable asset to all types of businesses, whether big or small, fleets or sole traders, and is a versatile vehicle that can adapt easily from work horse to our cohort in leisurely pursuits. And with the old unpleasant "white van man" stereotype having been proved long gone, I am more than happy to share the road with them.
You can read the full article, which was posted online from the printed edition, on The Economist website by clicking here.
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