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We are working with Richmond Council with Virtual Loading Bays (VLBs) located in particularly busy, congested traffic corridors, these areas have been selected because they are in areas of focus for air quality. By managing the kerbside in these locations, we aim to alleviate further congestion and improve air quality in the local area.

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The Quadrant Bay
*Restricted hours of operation

Sheen Lane Bay
*Restricted hours of operation

How to start using the Bookable Loading Bays

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Get in touch for more information on how to sign up

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You will then be onboarded on to the Kerb Delivery platform

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Start booking bays to carry out your deliveries

Register here to use the loading bays

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What is a Virtual Loading Bay? 

A VLB is a digital dispensation which allows drivers to load and unload in close proximity to their delivery point at locations where loading is normally prohibited, without the risk of receiving a PCN. 

The locations of a VLB and time periods that access is permitted are pre-agreed with the local authority, and can work around periods that reduce impacts on the network and traffic flows.

Driver delivering kegs at the Watling Street Virtual Loading Bays in the City of London
Driver using the Kerb mobile app

Smarter Greener Logistics

The Richmond VLBs were originally part of the now-concluded DEFRA-funded Smarter Greener Logistics Trial in collaboration with Cross River Partnership. Find our more about the trial below.

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Benefits of using Bookable Loading Bays

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Easier deliveries to traditionally prohibited locations

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Deliveries carried out in closer proximity to the recipient’s venue

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Allows businesses to schedule loading and delivery workloads

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Easy to implement with no infrastructure changes necessary

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Reduced damage to city infrastructure from HGVs

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Greener deliveries from less time circling and idling

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Please get in touch and our team of experts will answer all your questions. Fill the form with your details and enquiry, we will get back to you as soon as we can. 

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