4. Developing the Taxi Transformation Plan - SPAD

5. Phasing and Delivery
5.1) Introduction
Chapter 4 outlined the proposals in the TTP. In this chapter the ease of delivery of each proposal is
considered. An indicative timescale is then considered in order to prioritise the delivery of each of the
measures.
5.2) Ease of Delivery
The proposals set out in the previous chapter have been categorised in relation to their impact and the
level of influence or control SPAD has in the delivery of these policies. It is important to deliver those
policies where SPAD retain control over delivery and the impact of the intervention is likely to be high
as the benefits are likely to be significant in relation to costs. Although it could be tempting to
concentrate on the measures where SPAD have influence it is recognised it will be important to work
with other agencies to ensure high impact policies are progressed where SPAD does not control overall
delivery. In addition it will also be important not to be seen to neglect those policies which may have a
smaller or less immediate impact. These are often complementary measures which will help improve
the effectiveness of other measures for delivery. Figure 5.1 details the assessment.
5.3) Costs and Benefits
As part of this TTP it has not been possible to carry out detailed cost benefit assessments against each
indicative policy; however a broad assessment of the likely costs, benefits and issues has been
prepared. SPAD should look to carry out more detailed cost benefit analysis or regulatory impact
assessments before progressing in order to test the likely impact and affordability of the proposals. As
there is overlap of policy measures between objectives the proposals are split into regulatory, driver,
vehicle, enforcement and external proposals. Tables 5.1 – 5.5 set out the benefit assessment.
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