Portsmouth City Council crowned Fleet of the Year 2016!
Top National Honour for Council’s Fleet
Portsmouth City Council snagged the coveted Fleet of the Year 2016 award at the prestigious Fleet News Awards held last week at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Judges hailed the council’s vehicle management as “forward thinking and innovative,” praising their sharp focus on cutting costs and slashing carbon emissions.
Council Leader Praises Team Effort
Council leader Cllr Donna Jones gushed: “Congratulations to everyone who worked tirelessly to create an outstanding, award-winning fleet we can all be proud of. These awards are the biggest and most respected in the fleet industry. This fantastic honour recognises our fleet management team’s hard work.”
Innovations That Made the Difference
Fleet News editor-in-chief Stephen Briers said Portsmouth’s approach goes beyond council needs, reaching into the community. “1 City Council has launched fresh initiatives to cut costs and carbon. Their advanced, holistic fleet strategy impressed judges, especially the smart minibus scheme boosting productivity and utilisation.”
Beating Heavyweights from All Sectors
Portsmouth came out on top against fierce competition from notable nominees including Millers Vanguard, Radian Group, University of Birmingham, and Z-Tech Control Systems. A proud moment for the council and the city.
