March 21, 2025 | Finance and Procurement , Vehicle Fleet
Request Number: FOI/13884
Category: Finance and Procurement - Vehicle Fleet
Subject: Liveried Vehicle Usage
Request and Answer:
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.
Request Details
On the 27th July 2024, your "Police Belfast City Centre”, X account, posted a picture of a Police Skoda, which was "Pride-liveried”, along with a supportive message wishing Pride participants a safe and enjoyable day. ( https://www.facebook.com/share/163vcZnWA5/?mibextid=wwXIfr ). Since then, I haven't seen any such liveried vehicles on the road. So can I ask:
Request 1
To which department is this vehicle allocated?
Answer 1
Strategic Communications and Engagement Department.
Request 2
How many miles this vehicle has travelled in the following months?:
a) Aug 2024
b) Sep 2024
c) Oct 2024
d) Nov 2024
e) Dec 2024
f) Jan 2024
To assist in identifying the vehicle, it seems to have the VRM
Answer 2
The following miles have been recorded on the Pride-liveried vehicle:
August 2024 - 167.45 miles
September 2024 - 178.22 miles
October 2024 - 41.93 miles
November 2024 - 0 miles
December 2024 - 0 miles
January 2024 – 0 miles
January 2025 - 0 miles