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Road Safety Week 2024

Angharad Evans — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:12:44 +0000

What is Road Safety Week?

Road Safety Week is an annual campaign dedicated to promoting road safety awareness and advocating for safer roads and responsible driving behaviour. This week-long event aims to shine a light on road safety, with the purpose of reducing road accidents and saving lives by educating all drivers on the importance of responsible driving, pedestrian safety and the need for improved road infrastructure.

According to road safety charity, Brake, every year more than 1,700 people die on UK roads, with another 30,000 receiving serious, life-changing injuries. The numbers are shockingly high and have remained at a consistent level for a long time, impacting not just the casualties but also their families.

For this year’s Road Safety Week, Brake will be revealing the stories behind the statistics – including the families of those who’ve been impacted by road accidents – and calling for the highest standard of care for every road victim.

How to Participate in Road Safety Week 2024?

It doesn’t matter if you’re a learner driver, new driver or experienced driver, everyone can sign up to take part in Road Safety Week 2024. You can sign up here.

For Road Safety Week 2024, Brake will be doing the below:

Leading on the development of a Road Victims’ Charter, calling on the new government to provide sustainable funding and parity of care for road victims and their families, whoever they are, wherever they live, and whether or not a crime has occurred.
Bringing communities together to remember loved ones who have died or suffered life-changing injury in road crashes.
Helping children and young people learn about the people who help us after a crash.
Helping organisations that employ people who drive for work to learn why we need robust investigation into the causes of road crashes, so we can understand why they happen and prevent future road death and harm.
Helping people whose lives have been torn apart by road crashes to talk about their experience.
Showcasing the work of Brake’s National Road Victim Service, which provides expert emotional and practical support to thousands of road victim families during their darkest and most difficult times.

Here are some ideas on how you can get involved:

Observe Safe Driving Practices: Practice responsible driving by following speed limits, avoiding distractions, and obeying traffic rules.
Promote Pedestrian Safety: Educate pedestrians about safe crossing and encourage drivers to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
Support Road Safety Campaigns: Participate in or organize road safety awareness campaigns and educational events in your community.
Advocate for Safer Roads: Advocate for improved road infrastructure, including better signage, lighting, and pedestrian facilities.
Conduct School Programs: Engage with schools to teach students about road safety and encourage safe behaviours among young pedestrians and cyclists.
Drive Responsibly: If you drive, set a positive example by always wearing your seatbelt and refraining from texting or using your phone while driving.

So, make sure to encourage your school, university, place of work or community to support the initiative by sharing important road safety messages.

Don’t forget to visit the Veygo Hub for loads of important information on how you can keep safe on the roads, including guides to help you understand key things like stopping distances, reversing around corners, driving at night and understanding speed limits.

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Staycation driving guide. Veygo’s advice to help young drivers at higher risk of fatigue.

Angharad Evans — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:05:59 +0000

While road trips can be exciting, research shows that the risk of driver fatigue is particularly high for those under 30 – the age group most prone to accidents caused by tiredness and boredom. Data suggests this is because young people can’t cope as well without adequate sleep and the fact that the area of their brain that deals with driving-based decision-making is still maturing.

There are four main warning signs of fatigue you should look out for when driving. They are:

Difficulty concentrating
Yawning
Feeling like your eyelids are ‘heavy’
Experiencing your eyeballs starting to ‘roll’

With the above in mind, here’s Veygo’s practical advice to ensure your safety on the road and help you manage fatigue before and during your drive:

Take regular breaks: If it’s a long journey, plan to take a break at least every couple of hours. Rule 91 of The Highway Code advises that for every two hours of driving you should take at least a 15-minute break.
Share the drive: If a passenger has also passed their test, consider splitting the drive. Opting for a flexible insurance option, such as Veygo’s temporary car insurance, means a driver can be insured within minutes, for as little or as long as is needed.
Plan for shade: Driving in hot weather can be exhausting. Before setting off, look at your route and see if there’s anywhere you can pull over and either get a few minutes in the shade outside of the car.
Stay hydrated: Having a thermal water bottle is an ideal way to keep water cool in the car. As fatigue can occur because of dehydration and thirst is a sign of mild dehydration, it’s essential drivers drink water before they feel thirsty.
Get plenty of sleep before setting off: Prevention is better than cure. Aiming to get eight hours of sleep before driving will set you up for safe driving success.
Recognise the signs of fatigue: Fatigue is easy to identify as there are four main warning signs. These include difficulty concentrating, yawning, feeling like your eyelids are ‘heavy,’ and experiencing your eyeballs starting to ‘roll’.
Avoid driving at night: Driving at night has its risks, particularly as data shows 40% of road collisions occur during darkness. Driving after sunset means road markings, pedestrians and cyclists can be harder to see, and it can be harder to judge distances and speeds.
Use caffeine wisely: Energy drinks are a tempting tool to stay alert, however, drivers who are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine could face serious side effects including reduced alertness, control, and mood. Consume caffeine in moderation as it’s not an alternative to sleep or rest.
Stay engaged: Actively scanning the road, anticipating hazards, and maintaining awareness of your surroundings are crucial. If a driver finds any of these difficult, it’s a sign they need an immediate break at the first safe opportunity.

Hopefully these tips help you stay safe on the road when you venture on your next road trip or staycation. Don’t forget, longer car trips are far more manageable and enjoyable when you share the journey. So, if you’re heading on a staycation with your friends or family, make sure you get Veygo’s flexible temporary car insurance, so you can split the drive, helping you have a safe trip.

Get insured within minutes, for as little or as long as you need, to share the driving load on your next staycation.

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What is a cover note?

Angharad Evans — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:58:34 +0000

A cover note is a certificate provided by the insurance provider that acts as proof that a driver has valid insurance until the formal confirmation documents have been processed and sent.

Although technological advancements have made the process of receiving your proof-of-insurance certificate almost instant, driving with a valid cover note is perfectly legal and they are still used today in some cases.

Who are Veygo?

Veygo provides flexible, affordable car insurance that can be arranged in minutes for as little or as long as you need, to drive your own car or someone else’s. So, whether you’ve just started learning, recently passed your test or been behind the wheel for a while, we’ve got just the cover you need.

When are cover notes issued?

Cover notes are only issued to road users who have recently bought a car insurance policy and have requested one from their insurance provider.

However, cover notes can also be issued when:

You apply for your insurance over the phone or by post
If you have altered your policy — for example, to cover multiple drivers or remove second and third drivers from your insurance
If a provider is apprehensive about a quote — for example, if they think the car is too dangerous for your age group and want to examine it more closely
There’s a technical fault with an insurance provider’s systems

If you’ve received what appears to be a cover note without requesting one from your insurer, it’s likely to be a counterfeit and should be reported immediately.

What information is in a car insurance cover note?

In order to be valid, you need to double check the information on your cover note. A cover note must include:

Full name
Full address including number, street address and postcode
Vehicle registration and details
Reason as to why the vehicle is being used, such as social, domestic, commuting or all-inclusive
Level of cover and any excess, such as comprehensive, third-part fire and theft and third-party
Policy number
Any special conditions, such as whether it’s a telematics or black box policy
Start dates and expirations dates

Who issues a cover note?

A cover note can’t be obtained by any other insurance provider. Only the insurance provider you agreed a policy with can issue you with a cover note.

You can only drive if you know your cover is being processed. This means either waiting for email confirmation, a certificate or a cover note.

What’s the difference between a certificate of motor insurance and a cover note?

Technically, there is no difference in validity between a certificate of motor insurance and a cover note.

A cover note acts as proof of insurance the same way a certificate of motor insurance does. The only difference is that the cover note is used in place of a full certificate while you’re waiting for your details to be finalized.

How long can you drive with a cover note?

The length of time you can legally use a cover note depends on the insurance provider.

Generally, a cover note is valid for at least a month. However, quicker processing times may mean the amount of time your cover note is valid may be significantly shorter.

If you’re unsure about the process and the validity of your cover note, always check with your provider before setting off.

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FAQs

Can a cover note be used as proof of insurance?

Yes, you can use your cover note as proof of insurance.

Your cover note acts as a notice to other drivers or the police that you have paid for insurance coverage, you’re protecting yourself and other road users and that you’re waiting for your documents to be finalised.

When will I receive my cover note?

Nowadays, many big insurance companies will issue you with your certificate via email instantaneously or will send a notice of confirmation within 24 hours.

However, some smaller insurance providers still issue cover notes that will usually arrive by post or by email in three to five working days.

What happens if my certificate doesn’t arrive?

If your certificate doesn’t arrive before the cover note expires, don’t panic.

Get in touch with your insurance provider and they can guide you through next steps, flag issues on their end and double-check your address and delivery details.

This is the quickest way to be issued with a new certificate should it be lost in transit or misplaced by the provider.

Will I need a cover note for a theory or driving test?

You only need to have a cover note, certificate or proof-of-insurance via email if you plan on taking your driving test in your own car.

If you’re taking your test in an instructor’s car, they’ll likely have special insurance that covers learner drivers — so you don’t have to worry.

Are the terms in a cover note the same as the terms in a full policy?

Yes, the terms of the cover note should be identical to the terms agreed on for your full insurance certification.

For example, if you’ve agreed third-party-only insurance, your cover note will cover you for third-party-only as well.

What should I do if there’s a mistake on my cover note?

If you believe there’s an error on your cover note, call your insurance provider.

They can run you through the details that they have on file and you can have them quickly changed if any errors are spotted.

Is a cover note binding?

Legally speaking, a cover note is not a final, binding document.

However, it does bind both parties to cover any liabilities they face in the event of loss during that period.

Are cover notes free?

In the event you should need a cover note, it should be issued by the insurer free of charge.

However, your provider will alert you of any costs prior to issuing you with the note.

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Driving without insurance

Angharad Evans — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:03:02 +0000

It’s illegal to drive without insurance – and an extremely serious offence to do so.

It’s also not uncommon for those with insurance to still be penalised for having the wrong details on their policy therefore mistakes can also be costly.

What are the penalties for driving without insurance?

The punishment for driving without insurance is a fixed penalty notice of £300. How many points you’ll incur will depend on the severity of the offence, but it’s usually between 6-8 points.

More severe instances of driving with no insurance – like repeat offences or those in conjunction with other offences like the vehicle having no MOT or not producing a valid driving licence – result in higher penalties.

Should the case reach a criminal court, penalties escalate. Offenders face an unlimited fine and can be disqualified from driving for a minimum of 28 days.

What is the maximum fine for driving without insurance?

There is no maximum fine for driving without insurance.

While the minimum fine for the offence is £300, if the case goes to a criminal court, there’s no upper limit to how high the fine can be.

How can the police tell if you’re driving without insurance?

The police can tell if you’re driving without insurance through number plate recognition.

Police vehicles are often equipped with ANPR cameras that read number plates and tell the officer if the car has valid insurance, MOT and vehicle tax.

If the police stop you on the roadside, they will often perform basic roadside checks. This involves taking a breath sample if they suspect drunk driving and conducting manual insurance checks.

So, just because you’re not caught on camera, doesn’t mean you aren’t still at risk.

Will driving without insurance result in a criminal record?

Driving without insurance is not punishable with prison time – so it won’t flag up as an offence on a criminal record.

However, it is an extremely serious offence and shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Those found guilty of the offence still face potentially unlimited fines and driving bans, as well as additional fallout such as higher insurance premiums.

What to do if you’re hit by an uninsured driver

If you’re hit by an uninsured driver, contact your insurance company and the police immediately.

The unfortunate reality of being hit by an uninsured driver is that it’s the ones that abide by the law that are most affected.

If the accident was your fault, an uninsured driver can still claim for damages to their vehicle and personal injury – despite their offence.

If the accident was the fault of the uninsured driver, the entire cost of the claim for both parties is paid for by your insurance.

Luckily, organisations like the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) can help insured drivers claim back some of the money lost when they’ve been hit by an uninsured driver.

Does fully comprehensive insurance cover any car or vehicle you drive?

Fully comprehensive cover alone doesn’t cover you to drive any vehicle other than the one named on your policy.

However, those with fully comprehensive car insurance can opt to add ‘Driving Other Cars (DOC)’ cover to their policy. This lets them drive other roadworthy vehicles when they aren’t the named driver on the primary policy.

When don’t you need car insurance?

You don’t need to pay insurance on a car you’re not using.

If your car is declared as off the road with a V890 form – otherwise known as a Statutory Off-Road Notice (SORN) – you do not need to pay insurance premiums on that vehicle.

You can own a roadworthy car and not pay monthly or yearly premiums. However, you need to make sure that you are covered if you’re using the car on the road.

Temporary insurance policies are the perfect solution for those looking for a more affordable and flexible pay-as-you-go option as you only pay for what you need.

Don’t take the risk of driving without insurance. Get flexible and affordable temporary car insurance today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are ‘special reasons’ for driving without insurance?

There are no exceptions for driving without insurance. No matter the reason, driving without insurance is punishable by fines, bans and even court action.

If your car or vehicle is parked on the road but you’re not driving it, does it need to be insured?

If you’re going to leave a car parked on the road, it must be insured.

As a minimum, drivers must have third-party, fire and theft protection if their car causes damage to another while left on the road.

Am I able to drive on private land in an uninsured vehicle?

Yes, you can.

If the land cannot be accessed by the public – and you own the land – you don’t need any legal documentation to drive a vehicle on private land. However, as soon as you leave that land, even if it’s just for access or exit, you must have appropriate insurance.

Can I drive an uninsured car or van with my insurance?

If you have DOC cover, you can drive a car that’s not insured by any other party.

However, without DOC cover on your car insurance, you need to take out a new policy and be the named driver of the vehicle.

What happens if I get a court summons for driving without insurance?

If you have received a court summons for driving without a licence, there’s a higher likelihood that you’ll face a penalty more than the standard £300 and the 6 points on your licence.

Can I report someone for driving without insurance?

Yes, you can. In fact, it’s recommended that you do so.

If you suspect that someone is driving without insurance – or you know that they are – you should report it to the police as soon as possible.

Should I drive to an MOT without insurance?

No, you shouldn’t.

While there are exceptions for driving with no MOT – as long as the driver can prove they have an MOT test booked and that they are driving to the garage to have the work done – there are no exemptions for driving without insurance.

There is no link between having a valid MOT test and having insurance. To be able to drive legally, you need both.

Can you test drive a car or van without insurance?

In most instances, you can test drive a vehicle without insurance.

Many reputable garages and dealerships have special insurance policies that cover those that test drive vehicles should they get into accidents.

However, if you’re looking at buying a car or van from a private seller, you’ll still need appropriate cover – even if it’s temporary insurance.

Car insurance without the long-term cost

Looking to test drive a vehicle from a private seller, take a day trip or borrow a friend’s car? Veygo Temporary Car Insurance provides quick and convenient cover to get you on the road with peace of mind – and you only pay for what you need.

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Commuter Confusion

Heledd Jones — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:20:50 +0000

Commuting into the office if you work in a big city can be a nightmare, and that’s even before you take into account the cost.

The further away you live, the more time and money you have to spend just to get into work every day, whether that’s by car, or jumping on a train.

But which is the most cost-effective way to make your way into the city? We’ve compared the cost of monthly season passes for trains and light rail against the cost of fuel for major commuter routes in some of the country’s biggest cities to find out, although we didn’t look at parking costs as part our research.

Rail vs. Car: Which is Cheaper?

Commuter Cities

Commuter City	Rail Pass	Driving Cost	Price Difference (%)
Manchester	£140.20	£67.00	-109.46%
Leeds	£163.94	£94.30	-78.05%
Bristol	£215.62	£129.90	-77.11%
Edinburgh	£189.52	£116.60	-64.77%
Cambridge	£206.42	£141.10	-53.69%
Liverpool	£117.94	£83.10	-40.80%
Glasgow	£150.28	£109.70	-35.24%
Newcastle	£139.64	£116.60	-29.01%
Birmingham	£67.88	£65.90	-21.96%
London	£396.56	£642.80	38.72%

Despite concerns that driving is less environmentally-friendly than taking public transport, in all but one of the cities that we looked at, driving into the city worked out as a cheaper alternative than taking the train or light rail, with the exception of London, where longer driving distances, as well as the city centre congestion charge, mean that driving worked out almost 40% more expensive.

Manchester was the city where drivers could save the most, with the average car commute working out almost 110% cheaper than taking the train or tram into the city.

Commuter Routes with the Biggest Savings by Car

Commuter Town	Destination	Rail Pass	Driving Cost	Price Difference (%)
Urmston	Manchester	£88.80	£34.50	-157.39%
Macclesfield	Manchester	£252.30	£102.50	-146.15%
Bath	Bristol	£162.10	£68.00	-138.38%
Wilmslow	Manchester	£144.80	£68.00	-112.94%
Newmarket	Cambridge	£140.60	£67.00	-109.85%
Bradford	Leeds	£104.10	£50.00	-108.20%
Cramlington	Newcastle	£96.40	£48.00	-100.83%
Harrogate	Leeds	£160.60	£81.00	-98.27%
Falkirk	Glasgow	£227.00	£117.00	-94.02%
Dunfermline	Edinburgh	£172.80	£91.00	-89.89%

Commuter Routes with the Biggest Savings by Rail

Commuter Town	Destination	Rail Pass	Driving Cost	Price Difference (%)
Slough	London	£260.40	£579.50	55.06%
Guildford	London	£342.60	£618.50	44.61%
Harlow	London	£358.30	£615.00	41.74%
Chelmsford	London	£392.90	£664.50	40.87%
Hemel Hempstead	London	£367.90	£594.50	38.12%
St Albans	London	£367.50	£584.50	37.13%
Coventry	Birmingham	£72.60	£113.50	36.04%
Luton	London	£413.60	£629.50	34.30%
Reading	London	£442.00	£666.50	33.68%
Oxford	London	£504.60	£741.50	31.95%

Three of the UK’s five routes where you could make the biggest saving by taking the car over the train were to be found in Greater Manchester, with Urmston to Manchester being the biggest saving, with a 157% saving of almost £55 per month.

Seven of the routes we look at were at least twice as cheap as the rail alternative, while only 13 turned out to be cheaper by rail, with ten of these being found in London.

Most Expensive Commuter Routes

When looking at the overall most expensive commutes, it’s clear that London’s commuter hubs are by far the most expensive when it comes to both rail and car travel.

As well as the general higher cost of living in London and the South East, many of these towns are much further out of the city than those in smaller cities, so it stands to reason that they would be the priciest, especially if you factor in the congestion charge when driving.

Rail
Commuter Town	Destination	Rail Pass
Milton Keynes	London	£515.80
Oxford	London	£504.60
Reading	London	£442.00
Luton	London	£413.60
Chelmsford	London	£392.90
Hemel Hempstead	London	£367.90
St Albans	London	£367.50
Harlow	London	£358.30
Guildford	London	£342.60
March	Cambridge	£274.20

Car
Commuter Town	Destination	Driving Cost
Oxford	London	£741.50
Milton Keynes	London	£734.00
Reading	London	£666.50
Chelmsford	London	£664.50
Luton	London	£629.50
Guildford	London	£618.50
Harlow	London	£615.00
Hemel Hempstead	London	£594.50
St Albans	London	£584.50
Slough	London	£579.50

Cheapest Rail Commuter Routes

Routes in the Northern and Midlands cities worked out to be amongst the cheapest that we looked at, with Walsall, Northfield and Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham cheapest by rail and Urmston to Manchester when driving.

Each of the five cheapest routes by rail were found in Birmingham, where you can get a monthly nTrain pass for all five zones for just £72.60, or even cheaper for fewer zones. Cities with light rail services also worked out amongst the cheapest, including Sunderland to Newcastle on the Tyne & Wear Metro for £76 per month and Ormskirk to Liverpool on Merseyrail for £90.20.

Commuter Town	Destination	Rail Pass
Walsall	Birmingham	£66.60
Northfield	Birmingham	£66.60
Sutton Coldfield	Birmingham	£66.60
Wolverhampton	Birmingham	£67.00
Coventry	Birmingham	£72.60
St Helens	Liverpool	£72.60
Sunderland	Newcastle	£76.00
Urmston	Manchester	£88.80
Ormskirk	Liverpool	£90.20
Cramlington	Newcastle	£96.40

Car
Commuter Town	Destination	Driving Cost
Urmston	Manchester	£34.50
Sutton Coldfield	Birmingham	£39.00
Northfield	Birmingham	£39.50
Cramlington	Newcastle	£48.00
Bradford	Leeds	£50.00
Walsall	Birmingham	£52.00
Bolton	Manchester	£61.50
St Helens	Liverpool	£65.00
Newmarket	Cambridge	£67.00
Ormskirk	Liverpool	£67.50

A great way to cut back on travel costs is to consider car sharing, which could save you hundreds of pounds on fuel costs and is more environmentally friendly than driving alone.

Sources/Methodology

Rail

Monthly season tickets are taken from Trainline, with the following exceptions:

All season tickets to Birmingham networkwestmidlands.com/swift/swift-ticket-finder/
Chester & Ormskirk to Liverpool season tickets: https://www.merseyrail.org/tickets-passes/season-tickets/railpass.aspx
Sunderland to Newcastle upon Tyne season tickets: https://www.nexus.org.uk/metro-season-ticket

Car

Monthly fuel costs calculated based on the petrol cost per mile of a Ford Fiesta, according to Next Green Car (two journeys per day, five days a week).

Congestion charge information is taken from Transport for London.

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The British train station car park index

Heledd Jones — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:17:36 +0000

Many people choose to get the train when travelling long distances rather than driving, largely due to the fact that it’s often quicker and less stressful than dealing with congestion. However, a significant number of train travellers will use their car to get to the station, and the cost of parking for the day can sometimes be shockingly high.

We wanted to find out just how much it costs to park at train stations across the UK and just where comes out as the cheapest and most expensive.

Our research looks at the daily parking rate at the UK’s busiest train stations* and found that there is a huge variation in pricing. *Only stations with their own car park were included in the research.

Depending on where you are travelling from, the cost of parking for just one day could be as high as £40, however, we also found that some stations offer completely free parking for rail passengers!

Top 10 Most Expensive Station Car Parks in the UK (outside of London)

The research found that the most expensive parking, outside London, is at Reading Station, with costs of £25 per day. It’s bad news for motorists in Glasgow too, as Glasgow Central charges just £1 less for the day.

Top 10 Most Expensive Station Car Parks in London

Those parking in London will find themselves forking out a staggering amount for parking, in fact, it could cost up to £40 – the day rate at St.Pancras/King’s Cross. The cheapest station car parking in London is as steep as £7. The London travellers willing to hop on another train or tube could save extra pennies by parking further out of London’s centre.

The Price of Station Parking in the UK – Ranked (outside of London)

Outside of London, some stations offer free parking for rail users, namely Selly Oak and Kirkby (Merseyside). On the other hand, other stations such as Benfleet in Essex and Paisley Gilmour cost £2.40 and £3 respectively for the whole day. From Berkshire (Reading Station) to Essex (Benfleet Station), there are less than 100 miles, however, the daily parking costs rise by £22.60.

The Price of Station Parking in London – Ranked

Not everywhere in London charges the earth for train station parking, with Norwood Junction costing a mere £4 per day, and Forest Hill and Hayes & Harlington charging a reasonable £5.

Croydon and Camden are less than 14 miles apart, however, there is a £36 difference between the two stations daily rates. London travellers could save money by parking the 14 miles further away and hopping on an extra train or tube.

If you’re trying to decide on how to get from A to B, it might be worth taking a look at our car sharing insurance or car rental options.

Methodology

We used Office of Rail and Road statistics data on the busiest train stations in the UK as the source for our list of stations to use. We took the top 100 stations outside of London that had their own car parks, and the top 30 in London with their own car parks.

We then took the daily rate for parking from the National Rail page for each station where available. In some cases the prices were not available on the National Rail site, so prices were taken from the car parking operator website instead. Please see the full list of sources below.

Sources

https://dataportal.orr.gov.uk/

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

https://www.apcoa.co.uk

https://stpancras.com

https://www.parkme.com/

https://www.sabaparking.co.uk

https://www.ncp.co.uk/

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

https://www.scotrail.co.uk

https://www.southernrailway.com

https://www.gwr.com

https://www.q-park.co.uk/

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk

https://www.greateranglia.co.uk

http://www.stevenage.gov.uk

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The world’s most Instagrammed cars

Kate O'Brien — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 15:02:24 +0000

We’ve taken a look at which vehicles get the most love on Instagram, and while you’d expect the list to be made up exclusively of supercars and luxury models, you might be surprised at some of those who come out amongst the most popular!

The classic American muscle car, the Ford Mustang, comes out as the most Instagrammable, while second place goes to the Honda Civic.

What are the most Instagrammed cars?

You can view the research & hashtags here

Methodology:
– For each vehicle, we looked at the two most popular hashtags and combined these to reach the total number of hashtag mentions.

– We looked only at models which are still currently in production and combined the two most popular hashtags to reach the total number of hashtag mentions.

– Certain hashtags had to be excluded due to having multiple meanings which gave conflicting results, such as #golf.

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The World’s Most Desired Supercars

Kate O'Brien — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:56:03 +0000

We all have our dream cars, many of which are often among the fastest, most powerful and most beautifully designed in the world. The concept of supercars is an ever-evolving one, with only the fastest and most exclusive cars on the market qualifying, but which supercars have captured the world’s attention the most?

We analysed the average searches per month for 55 different supercars in each country around the world, in the hopes of finding the most popular dream machine.

While well-known manufacturers such as Bugatti, Ferrari and Lamborghini all make the list, there are a few surprises when it comes to the most popular of them all!

Check out the map below to view the most searched supercar models around the world!

● The Audi R8 dominates the map, coming out on top in 95 out of 169 countries. (Territories were excluded, as were countries with low search volume data.)

● Although Audi, Lamborghini and Bugatti have the monopoly on the most popular cars, closely behind on total search numbers are the McLaren 675LT, Ford GT and Ferrari 458.

● All the most popular manufacturers; Audi, Bugatti and Lamborghini, are owned by Volkswagen Group.

Methodology

We selected supercar models that had been released in the last 10 years, as they adhere to the more modern definitions of a supercar. We didn’t include any concept cars and ensured that all models were road legal.

Using Ahrefs.com’s Keyword Explorer Tool, we found the average monthly Google searches for 55 Supercar models.

Ahrefs.com’s search volume data is a combination of clickstream and Google Keyword Planner data, to deliver more accurate keyword data.

The full car list, extra findings and full search volume research can be found here.

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What would it cost to insure Santa’s sleigh?

Kate O'Brien — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:45:44 +0000

Christmas is just around the corner and Santa’s elves will soon be giving his sleigh the final preparations for the big day itself.

However, while Santa Claus is a man of many mysterious magic powers, the rules apply to him just the same as everybody else, which means that before he sets off on his journey to deliver presents to billions of children around the world, he has to make sure his vehicle is properly insured!

Seeing as he’ll be back at the North Pole in just 24 hours, temporary car insurance is the perfect solution – scroll down to see just how much it would cost to insure Santa’s sleigh?

The Driver Profile:

Full Name: Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa

Age: 1,748 years

Unfortunately for Santa, his old age works against him, as you’d assume somebody that old would have poor eyesight or reactions.

Postcode: North Pole

While Santa’s residence is in the North Pole, a very safe area with no other drivers around to crash into, him travelling all over the world will be problematic.

Convictions: 0

While Saint Nicholas (the historical Christian saint who inspired Santa), was once thrown into prison by the Roman emperor Diocletian, that happened a very long time ago, so his convection has long expired.

Main vehicle owner: Mrs Claus

The Vehicle:

Vehicle age: 1,675 years

Assuming the vehicle is the same one as Santa had when he first got his licence, it’d be 1,675 years old, which would indicate that it’s at a high risk of breaking down.

Vehicle potential damages: £183 billion ($235 billion)

This is where the costs will balloon. First, the speed of the vehicle is estimated at 1,800 miles per second, to be able to deliver all the presents on time. Not only is this above the speed limit, but it’s also over 8,000 times the speed of an average bullet! The weight comes in at 2.36 million metric tonnes, over 7,000 times heavier than a Boeing 747, coming from the masses of presents he delivers to all the children.

This gives an energy of just over one million petajoules, around the same volume of energy released by an earthquake. That would cost around $255 billion to clean-up, so we can assume that if the worst happened and Santa crashed his sleigh while going at full speed, it’d cost a similar amount!

Risk of theft:

Santa’s sleigh is at risk of theft by the Grinch and his plots to ruin Christmas. The sleigh is at a particular risk of theft by the Grinch due to it having little In the way of locks or security! With the sleigh being valued at £157 billion and the presents at £3.3 billion, both would be very expensive to replace. Worse still, the Grinch’s plan to dispose of all the stolen presents into the void by Mount Crumpet would mean the presents were unrecoverable even if the Grinch was apprehended.

Vehicle Value:

The Cargo: £3.3billion ($4.2 billion)

The presents delivered to 1.9 billion children around the world are estimated to cost £3.3 billion in total.

The Sleigh: Priceless/£156 billion ($200 billion)

The value of the sleigh in our opinion is near priceless. Flying with the speed of a rocket, the nimbleness to be able to accurately park in front of each child’s house and its ability to hold millions of presents at any one time, we estimate the worth of the sleigh to be around £156 billion, the equivalent to 20 aircraft carriers (20 aircraft carriers having a similar weight to Santa’s sleigh).

The Fuel: £68 Million ($87 million)

Reindeer are worth about £780 each – which isn’t that expensive, but they also each need a sprinkling of magic dust to enable them to fly of course!
Unfortunately, magic dust isn’t cheap, and costs roughly the same as rocket fuel, meaning a
510,000,000km journey around the earth will cost around £68 million!
They also each cost around £1,500 annually to look after, so that’s £14,000 for one year or £23.4 million for all of the years Santa has been delivering presents.

Vehicle Value Total: £159.4 billion ($204.3 billion)

Overall this means in a serious accident, an estimated £342.4 billion ($439.2 billion) would be lost.
£159.4 billion for the value of the sleigh and £183 billion for potential damages.

Final Insurance Quote:

Taking into account the billions of presents he has to deliver, the mysterious, magical properties of his sleigh, as well as his old age, here is the total amount we estimate it would cost to insure Santa’s sleigh:

For 24-hour temporary insurance cover: £5,033,000,000 ($6,400,000,000)

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The world’s most desired motors

Kate O'Brien — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:11:01 +0000

If you could drive any car in the world, what would it be?

A flashy sports car? A luxury sedan? Or maybe the latest electric car?

Whether you’re a learner driver or have been driving for what seems like a lifetime; many of us are guilty of spending countless hours searching online for our dream motor!

We recently set out to discover the most desired car brands around the world by analysing Google search data from the past 12 months; which brands are the most searched in 2018?

While some brands such as Toyota, Honda and Ford proved to be popular right around the globe, we also came across a few surprises!

Check out the map below to see the most searched for car brand in each country around the world:

Click the image above to open a full-size version

• Toyota dominates the map, as the most searched brand in 57 of the 171 countries we looked at, with BMW leading 25 countries and Mercedes-Benz 23.• Toyota was also the most searched globally with 7.8m searches per month, followed by Honda (7m) and Ford (6.4m).

• While the majority of countries search for the cars that they’re likely to actually buy, 12 countries around the world conduct more searches for the luxury sport car brand Lamborghini, than any other.

• Seven countries have embraced Elon Musk’s eco-friendly alternative, with Tesla their most searched brand (including Norway, the Netherlands and Hong Kong).

• Just five countries searched the most for a car brand founded in their own country (France – Renault, Germany – Mercedes-Benz, India – Maruti Sazuki, Malaysia – Perodua and Sweden – Volvo).

Methodology

We used the Keyword Explorer Tool at ahrefs.com to find the average monthly Google search volume for 42 of the world’s most popular car brands across 171 countries, excluding a small number for which search data was unavailable.

The ahrefs.com Keyword Explorer data was utilised over Google Ads’ Keyword Planner due to the fact that the tool showcases much more accurate search volumes than those in Google Keyword Planner.

Ahrefs.com’s search volume data that has been collected from clickstream is paired with existing search volume data (from Google Keyword Planner) on a model that gives a very accurate search volume for almost any keyword.

All data and search volumes can be found here.

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