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FTA backing for launch of TfL operator recognition scheme
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TfCs Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) aims to "recognise and assist" operators in their daily tasks. Chris Tindall reports.
A SCHEME DESIGNED to raise the standards of operators working in the London area will be launched byTransport for London (TfL) this autumn.
The Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). which will form part of Mayor Ken Livingstone's transport strategy, is intended to recognise excellence and to make a positive impact on London's economy and environment.
TfL is hoping that the scheme will eventually be rolled out beyond the capital.
Metropolitan Police traffic officers will visit operators and encourage them to register for the FORS as gold.silver or bronze members.
They will then have free access to workshops and information on topics ranging from effectively challenging parking tickets, the Low Emission Zone and congestion charging, as well as manag ing road risks and identifying training needs.
FORS manager Glen Davies says 44 companies are helping TfL to develop the scheme: they include John Lewis,Travis Perkins and DI IL "There's no test to pass,he says. "All they have to do is address each point on the bespoke action plan. It maybe something as simple as needing a policy on occupational road risk, and we will provide the mechanism to set that up. "We are trying to make sure that very little is London-centric.Th is is going nationwide as it is, and I think the standard will move beyond the geography of London without us having to do anything."
The Freight Transport Association is backing the project.Association policy manager Natalie Chapman says: "Definitely the number-one thing that will encourage people to join is helping them reduce parking fines."
David Sheppard, deputy head of transport for the John Lewis Partnership,says:"The scheme has potential for promoting and encouraging greater professionalism in the operation of commercial vehicles operating in London."
But he adds: -Going forward, greater clarity on how large national operators can become involved is also needed."
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