Enhancing the Efficiency of Commuter Fleet Management

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is NYC’s chief financial agency. The OMB’s Citywide Savings Unit is responsible for implementing the Citywide Savings Program, which improves the efficiency of city services. Currently, more than 2,000 commuting vehicles are heavily resourced and operating in NYC on a daily basis. The Citywide Savings Unit engaged a Capstone team to assess the cost-effectiveness of fleet reduction and make recommendations for further use of the fleet. The team analyzed data provided by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to look for patterns or misuse of fleet utilization and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency. The team also interviewed members of budget and fleet management agencies in other cities to gain insights into best practices in fleet management. The team produced a comprehensive report including a literature review, data analysis of the current fleet operation, and a proposal for future fleet use.