Recommendation 8

However, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority reported to us that while the LEVI programme is attempting to mitigate broader regional inequalities, operators bidding for these contracts are still likely to focus on more commercially viable areas within regions. It explained that rural areas tend to be less financially viable, with individuals having to travel further to reach public charge points. As a result, further public intervention may be needed to support adequate charging in these areas.11