The van market is on the rise and is the fastest -growing traffic segment in the UK. With a 70% growth in road miles of vans over the last 20 years, compared to only 12% for cars and 5.5% for lorries, it is clear that vans are growing in popularity. But why?
When looking at why the number of vans on the roads is increasing, the answer points towards the growth in online shopping and deliveries. In 2016, the total UK market for e-commerce deliveries was 2.7bn packages. While each of these packages must be delivered, and with the ordering and delivery sectors expected to grow 70% in the next 5 years, it is clear why people are investing in these vehicles and considering careers as self-employed delivery drivers. With the number of deliveries showing no signs of slowing down, should we expect more vans on our roads in future? Take a look at the stats and the growing market in the infographic below from Select Car Leasing.
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