81 percent of drivers stated that they want to see more funding used for pothole repairs (Image: Getty)
The car sharing marketplace has revealed that a growing number of Brits are calling on the Government to provide more funding to councils for repairs.
With set to announce whether the Government’s will be cut back, the company surveyed the views of nearly 2,200 drivers on some of the biggest issues they face behind the wheel.
Rory Brimmer, Head of UK Business Development at Turo, highlighted that the survey found that many motorists have concerns about the future of driving and the on the roads.
He explained: “There’s no doubt that Brits today have concerns about the future of driving. There are several factors putting pressure on drivers, and action is certainly needed to ensure that motorists are not left behind.
“At Turo, we hope that by offering a flexible and cost-effective alternative to ownership, we can ease the burden on drivers during this challenging time and offer a practical solution while the Government works to address these broader issues.”
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According to Vehicle Contracts, potholes alone damaged 13 million vehicles during 2023 (Image: Getty)
According to Turo’s study, the biggest concern that drivers have in the UK is potholes, with 81 percent requesting more funding to repair them.
Typically generated during the colder months of the year, when water fills up cracks in the road and increases the damage when freezing over, the number of potholes across the road network has steadily increased in recent years.
To stop the increase in road damage, which in turn can damage the tyres and suspension components of vehicles, councils have been put under pressure to fill in potholes or, if possible, completely resurface roads.
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55 percent of drivers also stated that they do not want to see more ULEZ areas introduced (Image: Getty)
Turo’s study also found that there is still a considerable division between drivers surrounding the increase in low and ultra-low emission zones (LEZ and ULEZ), typically located in the centre of cities.
30 percent of motorists stated that they were in support of the zones, whereas 55 percent voiced that they do not want to see further expansion.
Whilst each emission zone has its own costs, owners of non-compliant vehicles may need to pay up to up to £12.50 per day to drive their vehicle in the area.
However, many motorists taking part in Turo’s survey highlighted that they were in support of the Government’s plans to regulate car insurance prices.
The cost of car insurance has increased considerably over recent years, with Confused.com highlighting that the average motorist paid £882 for a year’s cover in June 2024.
To help lower the cost, which can ease the burden on drivers and help to lower the number of uninsured motorists, the Government has announced plans to investigate why prices are rising and penalise unfair practices within the industry.