United Cabbies Group

United Cabbies Group Category: Taxi Group The United Cabbies Group (UCG) was formed in 2010 by licensed taxi drivers who were “frustrated by the way the trade was being treated”, according to its website. Its committee is composed solely of working taxi drivers. Although the UCG has said it is committed to reducing air pollution, it has opposed various […]

TaxPayers’ Alliance

TaxPayers’ Alliance Category: Free-Market Pressure Group The TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) campaigns for the UK to be a “pro-enterprise country with lower, simpler taxes funding better public services through innovation, automation and eradicating waste”, according to its mission statement. It believes that people “spend their own money better than bureaucrats and politicians” and wants to see greater transparency over […]

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Category: Trade Association The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is the principal trade association for the UK’s automotive sector, existing to promote the interests of the industry “at home and abroad, to government, stakeholders and the media”.  The SMMT says it accepts that air pollution is a serious health risk but […]

Road Haulage Association

Road Haulage Association Category: Trade Association The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is the UK’s principal trade association for haulage companies, representing “the legitimate interests of its members to government, to the industry and its customers, and to society as a whole”, according to its website. The RHA has been strongly opposed to increases in fuel duty and criticised […]

RAC

The RAC Category: Motoring Organisation The RAC is a motoring services company providing roadside assistance and insurance coverage, with more than 8 million members according to its website. The RAC has been supportive of electric vehicles but has questioned the feasibility of the government’s proposed ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2040 at the latest. […]

National Franchised Dealers Association

National Franchised Dealers Association Category: Trade Association The National Franchised Dealers Association represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK, branding itself as the “voice of automotive retailers”. The NFDA has made comments in support of action to improve air quality and called for more government assistance to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. However, it has […]

Motorcycle Industry Association

Motorcycle Industry Association Category: Trade Association The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) “represents and oversees the interests of the motorcycle, scooter and Powered Light Vehicle (PLV) industry”, according to its website. The MCIA has said it is supportive of efforts to improve air quality and argued motorcycles have an important role to play in doing so. However, it has […]

Motorcycle Action Group

Motorcycle Action Group Category: Motorcycling Group The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is a “volunteer led riders’ rights organisation” that “campaigns to protect and promote motorcycling and the interests and rights of all riders”, according to its website. MAG opposes emissions charges on older, more polluting motorcycles and has strongly criticised Clean Air Zones (CAZ) and London’s Ultra Low […]

London Cab Drivers Club

London Cab Drivers Club Category: Taxi Association The London Cab Drivers Club (LCDC) represents licensed taxi drivers and works to ensure its “members’ future within the Licensed London Taxi Trade by taking every step that is necessary to protect [their] livelihoods”, according to its website. The LCDC has claimed to support the Mayor of London’s efforts to reduce […]

Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association

Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association Category: Taxi Association The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association represents licensed “black cab” taxi drivers in London, with a membership of over 10,000. The LTDA has made supportive statements about London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone and the adoption of electric taxis. However, it has also lobbied for taxis not to be included in the charging […]