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4. Developing the Taxi Transformation Plan - SPAD

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Table 5.2: Driver Policy Interventions<br />

PROPOSAL<br />

Likely<br />

Cost<br />

Likely<br />

Benefit<br />

Short<br />

term<br />

Likely<br />

Benefit<br />

Long<br />

term<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r issues for consideration<br />

Success Factor<br />

Driver Training Introduction for<br />

new applicants<br />

Driver Training for existing<br />

driver pool<br />

High Low High High initial subsidy required to develop programme.<br />

Partnership working with provider essential to develop fit<br />

for purpose course with official accreditation. Only<br />

requiring new drivers to complete would increase benefit<br />

payback time. Testing to confirm applicant understanding.<br />

High Medium High Significant cost would be involved in training all existing<br />

drivers but potential benefits would be great. Potential to<br />

train existing drivers over an extended timescale.<br />

Administration resource required internally.<br />

Driver testing and medical High Low Medium Administration costs to <strong>SPAD</strong>. Cost to individual drivers.<br />

Will need to approve doctors to undertake <strong>the</strong> process or<br />

let a contract.<br />

Learn what works and what<br />

doesn't from international<br />

experience.<br />

Do not try to implement too<br />

quickly.<br />

Ensure <strong>the</strong> testing process is<br />

consistent and properly<br />

monitored.<br />

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