4. Developing the Taxi Transformation Plan - SPAD
4. Developing the Taxi Transformation Plan - SPAD
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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