Longer, further, tougher: Triple threat causing van drivers to turn down jobs

• 61% of UK van drivers are working longer hours than last year, according to a recent study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

• Driving greater distances and with fuel prices on the rise, average weekly fuel bills have risen by 15%, to £127.13 per week

The UK's van drivers face a triple threat of longer working hours, greater distances between jobs, and higher fuel bills. This has led to 45% having to turn down jobs each month as they become financially unviable.1

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' latest study of 1,000 UK van drivers found that 61% of respondents experienced an increase in weekly working hours, averaging 9.25 hours per day in 20241, up from 9.18 hours in 20232 and 8.59 hours in 2022.3

With one third (31%) driving over 100 miles every day for jobs – a sharp increase from the 23% covering these distances in 20232 and 20% in 20223 – the average weekly fuel bill for van drivers has risen by 15% to £127.131, up from £110.32 the previous year.2

As many as 62% of respondents therefore believe that an electric van would be more cost-effective to operate, and with a range of hybrid and all-electric vehicles available – including the award-winning ID. Buzz Cargo, and newly launched electric Transporter models – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' line-up of electric vans is designed to cater to every customer. For businesses feeling the pinch, efficient diesel and petrol models – such as the Caddy Cargo – also offer competitive fuel consumption, available with a 2.0-litre Euro 6D compliant turbocharged diesel engine which returns 52.3mpg.4

For further details on Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' service plans and range of support, visit: https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/en/finance-offers-and-fleet/finance/service-plans.html.

Photo credit: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
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