Oxford becomes DPD's first all-electric city

Logistics company launches Vision 25 green delivery plan

Parcels delivered in Oxford by logistics company DPD are now being made using only electric vehicles from a new “eco-depot” in Bicester.

Oxford is acting as the pathfinder for Vision 25, DPD’s pledge to “deliver green” in 25 UK towns and cities that cover 25% of the UK population by 2025. The all-electric service started in Oxford on 27 July with another UK nine towns and cities confirmed to launch later this year.

In the UK, the 25 towns and cities included in the...