4. Developing the Taxi Transformation Plan - SPAD

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Table 5.3: Vehicle Policy Interventions PROPOSAL Likely Cost Likely Benefit Short term Likely Benefit Long term Other issues for consideration Success Factor New Vehicle Class Medium Low Medium Already underway due for launch Autumn 2011. Will require new legislation set, fare schedule, public awareness campaign and launch. Longer term will require review of existing classes as and when quality differentiation reduces. Revise Age Limit Low Medium High Requires revision to vehicle specifications. May be significant cost to operators. Only effective when combined with regular testing regime. Exceptions policy may be introduced for high quality vehicles. Revise Vehicle Specifications Low Medium High Comprehensive review of specifications required to define standards and set out list of permitted vehicles. Long term renewal required Ensure it is attractive to operators to encourage take up. Scrappage incentives from vehicle manufacturers likely to encourage acceptance but may require SPAD financial contribution. Define quality standards in addition to regular dimensions. Radio / Phone Circuit Low Low Medium Cost to operators. Introduction to fleet would be gradual. Combine with update to vehicle specifications. Incentivise provision. Annual vehicle testing framework High Medium High Testing framework will need developing. Vehicle testing centres and assessors will need implementing or approving. A contract could be let to ensure a company operate this on behalf of SPAD. Any contract would require monitoring. New branding specifications – develop single liveries for each of the 3 classes. Low Medium Medium Branding and livery guidelines could be developed internally. Cost to operators if requirement retrospective rather than only for new licenses. Important to develop consistent brand for other initiatives such as use of bus lanes. Ensure the testing process is consistent and properly monitored. Ensure industry see the benefits of complying to ensure swift rebranding. Public education important step. Page 58
Table 5.4: Enforcement Policy Interventions PROPOSAL Likely Cost Likely Benefit Short term Likely Benefit Long term Other issues for consideration Success Factor Enforcement Officers and spot checks High High High Enforcement is important but will require resource. The resource will need to be reviewed as appropriate. Costs may be offset by increasing license application and renewal fees. Aim for cost neutral. Review of complaints from database Low Low Medium Will allow identification of issues with limited resource requirement. Investigation resource required. Aim to automate alerts. Enforce existing regulations Medium High High Enforcement resource required to carry out spot-checks, periodic checks and covert enforcement where necessary. Look to finance through licence fees. Education of public important. Industry performance monitoring and target setting Low Medium High Low cost to set targets and indicators but annual monitoring and commissioning of surveys will be required along with progress monitoring - internal resource required to manage. Effective monitoring will allow policy to be reviewed as necessary. Page 59
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Contents 1. Background ............
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List of Abbreviations AM Hour Avera
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P&R RTPI RUC SMS SPAD TDM TDMP TfL
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1. Background SPAD (Suruhanjaya Pen
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1.2) Objectives The objectives of t
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The TTP proposes the following seve
Page 14 and 15: 2. Assessment of Current Conditions
Page 16 and 17: Population and employment densities
Page 18 and 19: Table 2.3: Budget Taxi Class - Lice
Page 20 and 21: The applicants could apply for the
Page 22 and 23: Table 2.6: Current Operator Require
Page 24 and 25: While standard fares are charged by
Page 26 and 27: Table 2.9: Current Vehicle Operatin
Page 28 and 29: certain times of day. In addition,
Page 30 and 31: Table 2.10: Public Transport Users
Page 32 and 33: 3. Looking to the Future of Taxis 3
Page 34 and 35: Table 3.2: Comparison of Driver Req
Page 36 and 37: Taxi/Population (1000s) Figure 3.2:
Page 38 and 39: It is clear that in the internation
Page 40 and 41: 3.6) Where Do We Want To We- For Th
Page 42 and 43: Developing the Taxi Transformation
Page 44 and 45: High Low 4.3) Initiative 1 - Regula
Page 46 and 47: A review of taxi operating costs an
Page 48 and 49: 4.4.3) Vehicle Standards/Specificat
Page 50 and 51: 4.5.2) Enforcing Existing Driver Re
Page 52 and 53: drivers receiving positive feedback
Page 54 and 55: Summary of Recommendations- Access,
Page 56 and 57: Operator‟s feedback detailed in C
Page 58 and 59: Phasing and Delivery 5
Page 60 and 61: Increasing SPAD Policy Influence Le
Page 62 and 63: PROPOSAL Likely Cost Likely Benefit
Page 66 and 67: Table 5.5: Network/External Policy
Page 68 and 69: 5.4) Phasing and Implementation Bas
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