Streamlining for the new realities

As the implications of the Spending Review hit home, the public sector faces the harsh reality of long-term budget constraints and it must make some very difficult decisions about where the axe will fall. With a long-term vision, however, the public sector cuts present an opportunity to reform fleet management, increase efficiency and achieve significant cost savings.

The provision of business travel across the public sector is a likely target for scrutiny and improvement. With changes to taxation, volatile fuel costs, rapid changes in on- and off-vehicle technologies and the ongoing drive to reduce carbon emissions, vehicle use offers significant potential for cutting costs. As budget necessities force the public sector to rethink the status quo, they have an opportunity not only to cut costs, but to implement a more efficient form of fleet management.

In doing so, the public sector can learn from the recent experience of the private sector, which has made significant changes to transport policies resulting in tangible savings and benefits. Automotive Leasing's White Paper, Streamlining for the new realities, looks at the diverse vehicle provision arrangements currently being used in the public sector, examines alternative options and where improvements can be made, and outlines future strategies.