London, UK: A quarter of UK van drivers (25%) experienced mental health issues last year, while two-thirds (66%) felt overwhelmed at least once a month, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
The cost-of-living crisis was cited as a leading cause of stress (54%), followed closely by work-life balance (36%) and finances (35%).
The survey of 1,000 UK van drivers found that over half (55%) of van drivers reported they had worked longer hours. Van drivers are also spending longer on the road, with respondents reporting an average of 74 miles per day compared to 57.2 miles in 2021. The average weekly fuel spend per vehicle increased from £62.40 to £108.46 over the same period.
