It’s no secret that shared fleets play an integral part in the smooth operation of local governments. But without the drive and tools to help facilitate this sharing, many fleet vehicles end up as less accessible, inefficient investments.
Avoid Idle Assets ; According to Smartrak, Government fleets are under-utilised; some state government fleets average just 74km of travel per working day. By pivoting to a pooled fleet strategy there is real opportunity to interrogate utilisation data and identify idle assets. Once underperforming assets have been identified, proactive decisions can be made about the size and makeup of a fleet, ensuring investments are made in the right vehicles for the organisation’s needs.
Cost recovery – Departmental Attribution
Maintaining and upgrading a fleet is not a cheap endeavour. Accurately recovering costs from departmental use provides the opportunity to reinvest in the fleet. This could be through the acquisition of safer vehicles (five-star ANCAP safety rating) or taking steps to adapt to a low emissions future (EVs and low emission vehicles). A pooled fleet strategy both helps reduce the fleet size and ensures the company is investing in the future of its fleet.
Cut down on Administration
A pooled fleet is only as good as its ability to facilitate access to vehicles. If the booking process has needless red tape and layers of administration (paper bookings or shared Outlook calendars), then the owner is only creating more work for themselves.
Pivoting to a pooled fleet strategy eliminates double bookings and automates many routine fleet admin tasks. And when paired with an integrated key management solution, it reduces wasted time when trying to locate missing vehicle keys.
Smartrak is a provider of industry-leading fleet software solutions. Their PoolCar booking solution and KeyMaster cabinets are trusted by local governments right across Australia.
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