OMBC GTP 1999

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Working in Partnership

• OMBC GTP 1999
• To encourage modal shift from car to more
  sustainable modes
• Journey to and from work
• Protocol for business journeys

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Ticketing Initiatives

• Discounted Ticketing Scheme
• Return Journey Vouchers
• FIRSTDay
• Newly launched FIRSTMonth

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Evaluation

• Reduction in number of car journeys for business
  travel
• Savings on car mileage claims
• Increase in bus patronage during working hours
• Led to Oldham PJPP

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Oldham P.J.P. Project

• One of fourteen pilot projects nationally
• Part funded by the DfT
• Match funded by the partner organisations
• Committing employees to giving up a regular car
  journey
• Travel planning techniques Individualised
  marketing, personalised journey planning

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Incentives

• Free travel on all local public transport
• Personalised Journey Plan
• Discount available, local retailer cycles and
  accessories
• Entry into a FREE prize draw for returning
  leaflets, Mountain Bike Safety Helmet
• Five prizes of a months FREE travel on First
  services for return of Comment Card

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Current Status

• In excess of 600 people pledged to participate
• Increased partnership
• Work in partnership with L/A,
• Local Transport Operator
• Develop a Travel Plan
• Gain recognition TRACK award

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First North West Division
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First NorthWest Division
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First NorthWest Division

• 1371 buses

• 3484 employees (inc. 2785 drivers)

• Turnover approx 110 million

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The problem

• Staff stress, lateness, absence

• Congestion

• Car parking availability / costs

• Plus potential tax benefit implication

• Green credentials.

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The solution

• Many people say they would use public
  transport if it was

• Frequent

• Reliable

• Accessible

• Good Value

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Network frequency

• Over 190 routes including HIGH FREQUENCY

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Bus quality including GOLD

• Low floor / easy access

• Bright interiors

• Clean

• Smooth

• Safe

• Reliable

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Tickets

• Unlimited travel with

- FirstDay
- FirstWeek
- FirstMonth
- FirstQuarter
- FirstYear
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Practical help to inform staff

• We can provide

• Personal representation at staff meetings

• Literature from our standard range

• Personalised publicity material

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Practical help to inform staff (cont)

• Also

• Special requirements e.g. travel vouchers

• Special ticket deals

• Etc.

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What can we do to help you?