Andy Mc Carroll Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme FORS

Andy Mc. Carroll Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)

Introduction to FORS is a unique industry led membership scheme aimed at transforming road fleet activity in London Helps operators to measure and monitor performance Helps operators to ensure and demonstrate lawfulness and best practice Links to responsible procurement Free to join, voluntary and open to any company operating vehicles in London

Heading What FORS does S Im ha pr rin ov g e be fle st et pr st ac an tic da e rd s Congestion Emissions Safety Compliance Supported by Equitable stakeholders Capable of being supported by enforcement agencies, local authority and in policies & procurement practices Drive Motivation Generate Action Support Change Demonstrate Outcome

Heading How is it promoted? • By referrals from enforcement agencies • By FORS Associates • By silver / gold members to supply-chain partners • By Local Authorities • Through procurement • By Certification Bodies • Through training organisations

Who is involved in FORS? Strategic Partners Key Suppliers

A - Heading Generating Action: Bronze lawful Management Fleet operator requirement s Vehicles Drivers Operations Responsibilities & authority Roadworthiness Training & assessment Transport safety Competent person Documentation Driving at work Transport control Communication Fleet performance Fitness & health Fines &charges Accident investigation Specialist goods

Overview of FORS bronze assessment FORS Assessment Currently contracted with the FTA Company is assessed against the FORS Standards Bronze Assessment is a health check of policies and systems FORS recognise the assessments conducted by others, Coachmarque

Heading Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Congestion Emissions Safety ta Compliance e rov p Im Register Pass Audit Fail Action Plan d dar n ts flee s

Variety of members

Membership figures Over 25% of commercial vehicles believed to operate into and around London are registered to FORS That equates to over 2, 000 member depots and over 90, 000 registered vehicles operating in London. 3078 registered Bronze 980 Silver 53 Gold 13 Gold

Wildstretch Limousine FORS Audit. • Pros Mr Simon • Cons

Physical benefits

FORS workshops and training Manager workshops – A series of 9 manager/supervisor level workshops to manage policies best practice relating to fuel and emissions, safety fines and charges and performance. Online driver training – helping drivers become safer, greener and more efficient Driver CPC training – Funded by Tf. L

Summary Free to join Operational confidence Distinction Operational efficiency Access to advice and guidance Offers, discounts and benefits www. fors-online. org. uk

Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Training

One of the key issues 416 members

What is available ? Ø Qualification Credit Framework – Safe Green and Efficient Fleet Manager level 3 certificate Ø FORS Practitioner/Manager workshops Ø Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) Ø e-learning Ø www. fors-online. org. uk

FORS approved training Driver CPC Driver certificate of professional competence (DCPC) FORS has series of approved driver training courses covering ØSafety ØAir Quality ØCongestion Who’s benefitting now ? ØHGV/LGV drivers all sectors ØCoach and Bus drivers ØCommunity Transport (23 London Boroughs being engaged) ØTraining companies – delivering FORS Approved training via an approved scheme

FORS approved training Driver CPC Safety ØSafe Urban Drivng London ØSafe London Driving Ø Safe City Driving Air Quality ØGreener City Driving Congestion ØCongestion Busting Coaches Know your coach Know your customer/Destination

FORS approved driver training Safe Urban Driving. This course is funded by Tf. L for drivers of FORS accredited companies to find out more and book places please visit – http: //www. fors-online. org. uk/index. php? page=DCPC_INTRO&return=PTE_INTRO

Safe Urban Driving 7 hour DCPC

FORS approved driver training E-learning Available to all – www. fors-online. org. uk ØSafety ØFuel ØPenalty Charge Notices ØComing soon – Safe Urban Driving

Physical Benefits Ø Funded driving training Ø Safety (cycling) toolkit (via BCS) Ø Posters/Stickers for vehicles Ø FORS helpline 08448 090 944

SUMMARY Ø Cycle Revolution – Ø Cycle Safety is a key Mayoral objective, Cycling is on the increase in fact cycling has seen a 150 per cent increase in trips over a ten year period (2001 – 2011) Ø Increasing safety awareness initiatives through FORS

Next steps? 1. Decide if there is need for a limo specific course – is there? 2. If Yes, then work with volunteer companies to review existing FORS training material – who? 3. Design training material 4. Pilot 5. Refine 6. Deliver training

Questions Mick Kemp Andy Mc. Carroll FORS Transport for London Tel: 020 3054 0367 Email: mickkemp@tfl. goc. uk Driver CPC Transport for London Tel: 020 3054 5508 Email: andymccarroll@ttfl. gov. uk