Pothole damage forces half of work drivers off the road
Nearly half of all business drivers in the UK have been without their vehicle in the last year due to pothole damage.
Research from leasing company Alphabet UK found that 46% of business drivers surveyed said their company has been off the road in the last 12 months for repairs to damage caused by potholes.
For delivery drivers, the percentage increased to 56%.
The study also revealed that 55% said poor road quality is a regular barrier to driving effectively for business, while 69 identified congestion as a significant challenge. Further, 40% said traffic and poor road surfaces had become worse in the last decade.
Kelly Jeffery, business operations manager at Alphabet GB, said: “Almost half of business drivers needing to repair a car or van because of pothole or road damage in the last year is deeply concerning.
“Damage caused by poor road conditions reduces operational uptime, leading to lost revenue, missed commercial opportunities and additional strain on employees.
“Our findings demonstrate that underinvestment in the UK’s road network is restricting people’s ability to drive effectively for business. We call upon the government to take urgent action to improve the road network so businesses can operate more reliably.”
