Best way to encourage 'greener' driving
That's according to Andrew Yeoman, the MD of telematics supplier Trimble Europe. He says that while there's technology available to help monitor fuel consumption, it inevitably comes down to the way a van is driven. The Government's 'Act on CO2' campaign offers tips to drivers on how to reduce their carbon footprint when out on the road. But Yeoman believes that offering rewards for using these driving skills may see the biggest benefit. "The campaign lists driving at an appropriate speed, accelerating and braking smoothly, changing gears at low revs and avoiding use of air conditioning as key tips," he said. "These are all simple driving skills and using technology can make it easier for companies to identify who deserves a reward. "Using carrot rather than stick methods will certainly help and start embedding eco-friendly behaviour into fleets in the long term. Although many van users want to drive greener, it can drop down the priority list as the day goes on. If companies start rewarding their drivers for eco-friendly behaviour an improvement can undoubtedly be seen."
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The best way to cut back on a business's carbon footprint is to reward eco-friendly driving with bonuses and gifts.
