Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) CEO Tony Campbell, pressed home the role of scooters and motorcycles as part of a green transport plan when he spoke at the launch of Honda Europe’s 2023 Environmental Report. Campbell addressed a packed audience of politicians, stakeholders and industry figures, setting out the key role mopeds and motorcycles have to play as part of a decarbonised and integrated transport network. He underscored the numerous environmental and mobility benefits of PLVs, including greater energy efficiency and better use of road space and reducing congestion.
Following the launch, Campbell said: “It’s clear our sector can play a key role in supporting the government in its net-zero ambitions. I commend Honda for responding to the challenges posed by the race to carbon neutrality with innovation and cutting-edge technology. Honda is demonstrating that the industry will work with the government; now, the government must step up its support for the sector. Local authorities must be encouraged to consider PLVs as a transport solution to tackle diverse mobility challenges for people, goods, and businesses. To ensure our local transport networks are dynamic and robust, motorcycles and other PLVs must be considered alongside active travel and public transport. Our sector can be part of an integrated transport solution, providing affordable, independent mobility when single-occupancy car or van use is unnecessary, or in places where public transport is insufficient and active travel is impractical.”