AECOM Appointed by Transport for London to Head Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme

(Jan 15, 2015) – The contract between AECOM and TfL has an initial term of five years with the option to extend another two years. AECOM will extend FORS outside London, rolling out the scheme on a national basis to meet demand from companies outside the capital, as well as from operators keen to gain accreditation for their national fleet.

FORS is an accreditation scheme that delivers safety, environmental and efficiency benefits for fleet operators by encouraging the adoption of best practice industry standards. The FORS standards are in line with the mayor of London’s Transport Strategy, as well as issue-specific plans relating to air quality and road safety. The scheme is currently available to all companies that operate fleets, including vans, lorries, mini-buses and coaches, in the greater London area and has accredited more than 210,000 vehicles since it was established in 2008.

“Today’s contract award builds on our ongoing work in construction logistics and cycle safety, cementing AECOM’s strategy in the UK to design, build, finance and operate major schemes for our clients,” said Richard Robinson, chief executive, civil and infrastructure, Europe, Middle East and Africa, at AECOM.

AECOM will deliver FORS with support from its partners, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and specialist fleet services support organization Fleet Source, collectively named the FORS Community Partnership. FORS awards bronze, silver and gold accreditation to road fleet operators that provide evidence of enhanced safety, environmental and performance standards. For more information, visit AECOM.