Car service operator Addison Lee’s adoption of a Michelin CrossClimate+ policy, managed by Universal Tyre and Autocentres, has resulted in a reduction in its annual tyre bill of 20 per cent, the operator of the UK’s largest passenger car fleet states. Justin Patterson, head of operations at Addison Lee, says: “We’re currently fitting around 5,000 fewer tyres per year than we did prior to introducing the first CrossClimate tyres.”
Tyres and driver training should not be overlooked when considering road safety in the context of more technological solutions, London’s leading minicab business Addison Lee states. Addison Lee’s head of fleet Rob Daniels, who looks after 5,000 vehicles, says he embraces new technology but continues to focus on the foundations of strong fleets – driver training and tyres.
London’s largest private minicab firm will fit Michelin tyres to its entire fleet following a three-month test on eight of its vehicles. Addison Lee previously used mid-range tyres on its 4,700 vehicles, which include such models as the Ford Galaxy and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Fleet Manager Rob Daniels explained that the longevity of Michelin-brand tyres had convinced him to make the change.
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