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QUEENSLAND 

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12 Zero taxi licences to be issued in 2021/22. 

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24 

WAT grant scheme provides assistance of up to 

$45,000. 

NSW 

Taxi industry helps Veterans to participate in the 

2021 ANZAC Day March. 

18 Get to know Jennifer Moon. 

VICTORIA 

Bicycle riders must be given space to ride 

safely. 

‘Laughable’ Greens motion receives no support 

in the Upper House. 

25 Touting - it’s no laughing matter. 

26 Wedding Car Association - 40th Birthday. 

SOUTH AUS. 

30 Deregistered drivers’ numbers are surging. 

WESTERN AUS. 

31 TWU calls for penalties for antisocial behaviour. 

NATIONAL 

22 How to check your tyres are safe. 

40 Why you should get vaccinated against COVID-19. 

OVERSEAS 

32 Wellington taxi company pulled up for ‘cartel conduct’. 

33 Uber and Lyft are employees. 

34 Largest taxi charging hub in the Nordics opens. 

39 Dubai’s driverless taxis are coming soon. 

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Your one and only Australian industry 

magazine has had a name change! 

DRIVE NOW - Voice of the Australian Commercial 

Passenger Transport Industry. 

For 51 years (from May 1966 - April 2017) our magazine 

was known as Taxi Talk - Voice of the Victorian Taxi 

Industry. 

Back in May 2017 we rebranded the magazine to be 

DRIVE A2B in light of the fact that the passenger 

transport industry is no longer only about taxis. We 

found that we were reporting on news for taxis, hire 

cars, limousine services and rideshare entities. 

However, late 2017, Cabcharge Australia also had a 

name change — becoming A2B Australia. 

Subsequently over the past four years there has 

been some confusion as to whether we are a part of, 

affiliated with, or representative of A2B Australia, and 

this continues today. 

To make it easy for everyone and to stop the 

misconception, we have decided to have a small name 

change and our magazine will now be called DRIVE 

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DRIVE NOW will continue to fill the niche required as 

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commercial passenger transport industry both within 

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We hope that you continue to read the news now that 

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FROM THE 

Editor 

Is Victoria speeding 

towards Electric Vehicles 

too quickly? 

Subsequent to the Andrews Government $100 million plan to support electric vehicles (EV), it announced 

that it will provide 20,000 subsidies (a benefit given to an individual or group usually as a cash payment 

or a tax reduction) of up to $3,000 a piece for EVs, in conjunction with an EV tax. The Government’s 

intentions are to rise the prevalence of EVs in Victoria from 0.1% to 50% by 2030. 

However, despite the Andrews Government’s good intentions of introducing an EV tax in Victoria, NSW 

Transport Minister Andrew Constance has concerns that implementing an EV tax too early could impede 

the take-up of EVs. He vociferates a range of issues associated with having an EV tax when such a small 

percentage of EVs are in the car market. Constance suggests that Victoria should wait until EVs make up 

40 to 50% of the car market, otherwise they will be a “laughing-stock of the world”. 

He also outlined how the Andrews Government has not considered proper incentives – like car parks 

with charging stations, infrastructure, and waiving of stamp duty – and how the full plethora of 

opportunities for EVs have not been contemplated. Though it is important to note that he does not, 

at all, disregard the potential of the idea. Constance concludes that with more thought and decisionmaking, 

Victoria would be able to make the most out of their idea. 

Constance said the NSW Government would be four to five years away from imposing any tax on the 

technology or risk killing off any large-scale uptake, adding that Victoria had been “burned” by rushing 

into a tax too quickly. 

Ultimately his viewpoint brings us to question the Andrews Government’s judgement. Even though the 

Government claims that it will spend $19 million on new charging stations, and $10 million on expanding 

the Government EV fleet, has there been proper thought? Have they asked themselves, where EV 

charging stations would be most useful and accessible? Who would receive a subsidy? Would mechanics 

need to gain further education on EVs? 

So, whilst the road for EVs is definitely promising, it is still going to be a long drive before Victoria 

reaches its destination. 

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QUEENSLAND news 

Applications for the Wheelchair 

Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme are 

now open. 

The assistance available is up to 50 

per cent of the costs associated 

with acquiring a new Wheelchair 

Accessible Taxi (WAT) up to a 

maximum of $45,000. 

Grant funding is available to assist 

with the purchase of a new vehicle 

and the purchase and install of 

wheelchair accessibility devices for 

that same vehicle. 

Owners and operators may be 

eligible for reimbursement of costs 

associated with purchasing and 

modifying a WAT if the new vehicle 

began providing a taxi service on 

or after 1 July 2019 and meets the 

eligibility criteria. 

To be eligible for assistance, all 

wheelchair accessibility devices 

must be purchased new. Any reused 

equipment will not be eligible. 

All approved WATs are required 

to start providing WAT services 

within three months after 

receiving a grant under the 

scheme. 

If an owner or operator has 

multiple WATs they can make 

applications for each vehicle if 

they meet the criteria. 

To be eligible for assistance if 

replacing a current WAT vehicle, 

it must be at least 6 years old, 

have an odometer reading of at 

least 800,000kms and repairs 

with an estimated cost of $10,000 

determined in writing by a 

mechanic, panel beater or other 

relevant tradesperson. 

If applying before you commence 

replacement activities, you will 

need to submit a quote for costs 

associated with acquiring a new 

wheelchair accessible taxi vehicle. 

In obtaining quotes you are 

required to take reasonable 

steps to achieve value for money 

in acquiring a new wheelchair 

accessible taxi. 

The current round will remain 

open until 30 June 2021 or until 

funding is fully allocate, and 

subsequent funding rounds 

will run until 30 June 2023, and 

subsequent funding rounds will 

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NSW News 

ZERO taxi 

licences 

TO BE ISSUED IN 2021/22 

On 30 March 2021, Transport for 

NSW (TfNSW) determined the 

number of Taxi licences to be 

issued in the year commencing on 

1 July 2021: 

• Zero Taxi licences to be issued 

for Sydney (the Metropolitan 

Transport District). 

• Zero Taxi licences to be issued 

for areas of NSW outside 

the Metropolitan Transport 

District. 

Due to the economic impacts of 

COVID-19, TfNSW determined not 

to issue Taxi licences at this time. 

The pandemic has had significant 

economic impacts – travel 

restrictions, social distancing 

measures and periodic lockdowns. 

This has, in turn, had an impact 

on the point-to-point transport 

industry overall, including Taxis, 

adversely impacting overall 

demand for services. The number 

of Taxi licence plates on hold grew 

significantly in 2020. 

The majority of submissions 

received throughout the 

stakeholder feedback process 

were also in favour of not 

releasing any further licences 

at this time due to insufficient 

demand. 

TfNSW may make multiple 

determinations after making its 

first determination for a year. 

TfNSW will continue to monitor 

the demand for Taxi licences 

throughout the year to inform 

whether a further determination is 

warranted. 


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NEW SOUTH WALES news 

Taxi industry 

helps Veterans 

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 

2021 ANZAC DAY MARCH 

Member networks of the NSW Taxi Council – GM Cabs, RSL Cabs, 

Legion Cabs, Premier Cabs and Manly Cabs – as well as the Taxi 

services of Infinite Cabs, Tuk Tuk Taxis and WAV Cabs, together 

with our partner RSL NSW, had the honour and privilege of 

transporting 30 of our respected Veterans for the Anzac Day 

commemorations on Sunday 25 April 2021. 

The Taxis transported the Veterans from their respective 

residence to the Form Up Area for the Anzac Day march on 

Elizabeth Street in the Sydney CBD. 

Talking about the significance of Anzac Day, Mr Albert Collins, 

a 105 year old World War II Veteran transported in a Taxi to the 

march said “Anzac Day Commemorations are about Camaraderie 

– of all the men and women that I met, when Australia was in 

need of our support. The people I met; I have great respect for. 

Our country people are valuable, and I found that, in times of 

trouble, they stick with you.” 

Mr Collins further added “My journey in Taxis to the march was 

beautiful. For me, getting to the march is much better now than 

before. I now find it easier and more comfortable. The driver 

took good care of me. Getting a Taxi back home has also been a 

better experience.” 

Mr Collins was transported from his residence in Bankstown to 

the march by Legion Cabs driver, Mr Mahmoud Youseff. 

Taxis play a vital role in helping many Veterans attend and 

take part in the march. For many of our Veterans, Taxis may be 

the only means of being able to attend and participate due to 

mobility and accessibility challenges they may be enduring. It 

allows these senior Veterans to conserve their strength so that 



they are able to pay their respects 

during the march to their past 

comrades. Taxis have been used 

to transport Veterans who have 

suffered physical disability as a 

result of their war service for many 

decades. 

The NSW Taxi Council said, ''Anzac 

Day provides an opportunity for 

stakeholders in the Taxi Industry 

to say thank you to all those who 


have served – past and present – 

as well as providing an opportunity 

to “give back” as a small token 

of our appreciation to those who 

serve and have served. Whilst we 

are extremely honoured to help all 

Veterans being transported to the 

march, Mr Collins brings another 

element to this honour, being the 

eldest Veteran to take part in the 

march. We were also proud to 

transport 103 year old Veteran, Ms 


Iris Terry, who attended the march 

for her first time, arriving in a GM 

Cab London Taxi, driven by Mr Ian 

Martin Brown." 

The NSW Taxi Industry is very 

proud of the long-standing 

partnership with RSL NSW. 

The NSW Taxi Council and RSL 

NSW have worked together for 

many decades to transport our 

respected Veterans. 

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2021 ANZAC DAY MARCH 

continued from previous page 

RSL NSW said “We are greatly 

appreciative of the effort made 

by the Taxi Industry in making 

such a successful activity for these 

Veterans. ANZAC Day is the most 

important day of the year for 

our Veterans. It not only allows 

them to acknowledge those who 

paid the supreme sacrifice, it also 

allows them to reconnect and 

enjoy the benefits that come with 

a common bond forged through 

their service in the ADF.” 

RSL NSW further added, “The 

support provided to our WWII 

Veterans by the Taxi industry 

was essential in providing a 

comfortable and safe journey into 

the march.” 

“The continuing support shown by 

the Taxi Industry recognises these 

traditions and ensures that many 

Veterans who would otherwise not 

be able to come into the March 

are able to pay their respects and 

be recognised for their service to 

this country.” 

The NSW Taxi Industry 

understands the need to continue 

to support our Veterans and 

acknowledges their unique role 

in providing for the freedoms and 

liberty we enjoy in Australia today. 

Rain, hail or sunshine – NSW 

Taxis will get you there safely, 

comfortably and with the utmost 

respect. 


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Jennifer Moon 

Principal Advisor, Access and Stakeholder 

Engagement, COMS, Guide Dogs 

Jennifer Moon is a qualified 

Orientation and Mobility (O&M) 

Specialist and has worked in 

the field for almost 30 years 

teaching people with low vision 

or blindness how to travel around 

their communities safely and 

independently. 

Her work with Guide Dogs 

organisations across Australia, 

including communities on 

Queensland’s Cape York 

Peninsula and Thursday Island, 

and in outback NSW, has given 

her fantastic opportunities and 

experience working with people 

of all ages and abilities. Her 

international experience includes 

extensive work and teaching in the 

United Kingdom and also Russia 

(Siberia). 

In her current role with Guide Dogs 

NSW/ACT, Jennifer offers advice 

and information on the access 

needs and rights of people who 

are blind or who have low vision. 

She liaises with various corporate 

stakeholders and regularly 

conducts education and training 

programs with many community 

industries. 

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts 

(Disability Studies) and a Master 

of Cognitive Science, and is a 

qualified Access Consultant. 



7 questions 

TO GET TO KNOW JENNIFER MOON 

1. What’s a typical day like for you? 

What I love about my work with Guide Dogs 

NSW/ACT is that I DON’T have a typical work 

day! My current role is to work with external 

stakeholders to help improve access, and 

to ensure people who are blind or have low 

vision can maintain their independence when 

navigating their physical environment and the 

services utilised within it. 

One day I could be providing training to Taxi 

drivers, the next I could be providing a quote 

to media about access issues or education 

campaigns. 

2. Do you have any skills or talents that 

most people don’t know about? 

I grew up on a farm so I know how to ride 

motorbikes, drive a tractor and work in a 

shearing shed! 

3. Finish this sentence. On Sunday 

mornings, you can usually find me... 

In a sunny spot catching up on the week’s news, 

reading the newspaper. 

4. When you were 10 years old, what did 

you want to be when you grew up? 

I wanted to see more of the world. However, 

as a 10-year-old, I never envisaged that I would 

end up travelling to so many countries (60+) 

and continents (6 out of 7), and live and work 

overseas. 

5. What do you think are the best skills 

that you bring to your job? 

I love meeting people and learning more 

about them! I also love catching up with old 

friends. That’s why I love working with external 

stakeholders such as Taxi Council. The drivers 

come from all walks of life and have such rich 

and diverse backgrounds. 

6. What’s a goal you have for yourself that 

you want to accomplish in the next year? 

I’m really driven by my passion to ensure that 

people who are blind or have low vision are 

given the same opportunities and access as 

everyone else. Working closer with Taxi Council 

and drivers to help improve the Taxi service for 

everyone. Being a member of the newly formed 

Taxi Council Disability Advisory Committee is a 

good start. 

7. What would be your personal motto? 

Live life to the fullest (you never know what is 

around the corner) and be kind to others. 



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Vienna, Austria 

No matter where you are in t 

country, the colour of the taxi 

thing remains the same - th 

Rome, Italy 

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Bucharest, Romania Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Seville, Spain London, UK

Bangkok, Thailand 

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he world, no matter what 

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ey all have a TAXI DOME! 

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VIC News 

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MUST BE GIVEN SPACE 

TO RIDE SAFELY 


VICTORIAN LAW FINALLY CATCHING UP 

WITH THE REST OF AUSTRALIA 

In Victoria, it is now law to give 

bicycle riders sufficient space 

on the road so they can ride 

safely. This law has already been 

successfully implemented in every 

other Australian state and territory. 

Whatever the reason for riding, 

whether it be for recreation, sport, 

health, fitness or mere transport, 

riders share the road equally with 

drivers and motorcyclists, and 

deserve to be respected and safe 

just like everyone else. 

There are more than 1 million 

people of all ages who ride a bike 

each week in Victoria. Hence, 

this new rule of providing a safe 

distance between your vehicle 

and a bicycle rider can aid in 

significantly reducing the risk of a 

crash – something this simple can 

make all the difference in ensuring 

all parties get home safely. 

Did you know that a person riding 

a bike on the road is 34 times more 

likely than vehicle occupants to be 

seriously injured in a crash? 

Riders are 4.5 times more likely to 

be killed in a crash – making them 

one of the most vulnerable road 

users. 

As you can imagine, in a collision 

between a bicycle rider and 

vehicle, the rider is more likely to 

be seriously injured or killed due 

to the vehicle’s larger mass and 

speed. 

The new law states that when 

approaching and passing a bicycle 

rider, drivers and motorcyclists 

need to slow down and give: 

- At least a 1 metre space in speed 

zones up to 60km/h 

- At least a 1.5 metres space in 

speed zones over 60km/h. 

This still applies to riders in a 

bicycle lane; sometimes riders will 

be closer to the edge of the lane in 

order to keep clear of opening car 

doors or ‘dooring’. 

A few tips on keeping riders safe 

are to check your blindspots and 

to take the time to check for riders 

especially at intersections and 

when turning left or right. 

Penalties apply if drivers do not 

abide by the new law. Those 

who do not comply will receive 

a maximum court penalty of 

10 penalty units ($1,652) or an 

immediate infringement penalty 

of 2 penalty units ($330). An 

improper overtaking offence or 

passing offence incurs 2 demerit 

points. This is the same as current 

penalties for overtaking a vehicle 

without leaving enough distance. 



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VICTORIA news 

‘Laughable’ 

Greens motion 

TO CHANGE THE GROUP VOTING 

TICKET, RECEIVES NO SUPPORT IN 

UPPER HOUSE 

Earlier this month the Leader of the Victorian Greens, 

Samantha Ratnam, put forward a motion to change the way 

that Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Council (aka Upper 

House) is elected. 

The motion received 

only one vote in 

favour, by Dr Ratnam 

herself. 

The Group Voting Ticket (GVT), as part of the 2006 reforms, 

makes it difficult for a single party to have control of the 

Upper House and diversifies the political party pool to better 

represent Victorians as a whole. 

“This means that if your chosen candidate does not get the 

numbers, your vote won’t end there. You can choose whom 

the vote goes to after that, or you can let the candidate decide 

for you,” says Rod Barton, Transport Matters Party Leader. 

Mr Barton believes the Greens attempt to get rid of the GVT is 

not only hypocritical but also stems from pure self-interest. 

Rod Barton MLC 

Leader, Transport Matters Party 

“You need only look at this motion to see the Greens’ 

true priorities. Ms Ratnam can bring only two motions to 

parliament this year. She has chosen, that rather than uplift 

the vulnerable, free refugees or mitigate climate change, that 

she would rather waste a whole motion attempting to distort 

our democracy.” 

“I wear my vote as a badge of honour,” says Rod. “The Group 


VICTORIA news 

Voting Ticket is for the little guy, 

it is the check and balance that 

corrects the super-planners and 

bureaucrats, and I will continue 

to perform this role with pride, 

respect and humility.” 

Mr Barton, along with other 

members of the crossbench, also 

pointed to the fact that when the 

Greens had five members elected 

to the Upper House in 2014, they 

did not think the system worth 

changing then. 

It is not surprising that not one 

other member of the Upper House 

supported this motion. Even 

the government recognises the 

importance of the crossbench 

Touting 

IT’S NO LAUGHING MATTER 

in providing robust debate and 

better policy outcomes. 

Mr Barton will continue to 

fight for the little guy, hold the 

government to account, and it 

should be noted that 22.1% of 

Victorians did not vote for the 

major parties in Victoria in 2018. 

A crackdown on touting is ongoing 

at Melbourne Airport, designed to 

deter offenders from this activity 

which has been illegal in Victoria 

since 2019. 

Touting and the advertising of 

commercial passenger vehicle 

services by non permit holders is 

an offence. 

Anyone who approaches potential 

customers directly, or holds up a 

sign offering services, is breaking 

the law and can face fines of up to 

$10,000. 

Online advertising of cash-forrides, 

where unregistered drivers 

offer rides through social media 

platforms such as Facebook 

Groups and Airtasker, is also 

deemed to be a form of touting 

and is illegal. 

The offence of touting was reintroduced 

into the Commercial 

Passenger Vehicle Industry Act 

as a direct response to touting 

amendments tabled to the 

Transport Legislation Bill in 2019 by 

Transport Matters Party Leader, 

Rod Barton MP. 

“This legislation and the 

penalties involved send a very 

strong message to the industry 

that touting is not acceptable 

behaviour and with fines of almost 

$10,000 for individuals and $50,000 

for a body corporate it’s not a 

mistake touts are likely to make 

twice,” said Mr Barton. 

Since the reopening of Victoria’s 

airports after many months of 

lockdown and border closures, it 

appears that touting has become 

rampant once again. 

CPVV enforcement officers will 

be out in full force, ensuring CPV 

drivers and passengers are aware 

of touting laws and compliance. 

In this joint operation with 

Melbourne Airport and the 

Australian Federal Police (AFP), 

CPVV enforcement officers will 

be monitoring and recording 

activities, as well as issuing fines. 



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VICTORIA news 

WCA 40 

YEARS 

AND STILL GOING 

STRONG 

The Wedding Car Association of 

Victoria (WCA) was established 

over 40 years ago to bring 

together a number of wedding 

car and hire car operators with a 

common goal — to provide the 

very best service to clients who 

would like the pleasure of riding 

in special cars such as Vintage, 

Classic, Limousines, Hot Rods and 

more. 

In the early days, wedding cars 

were supplied by Dads, Uncles or 

taxis, but people soon realised 

they could become a business. 

The Government wanted the hire 

car industry regulated to control 

the number of licences being 

issued so it formed a Tribunal. 

As more people wanted to get 

into the hire car industry, to our 

dismay, the Government put us 

under the control of the Victorian 

Taxi Directorate. We were not and 

are not taxis; we are professional 

wedding and hire car operators. 

Originally, WCA was known as the 

Special Vehicle Hire Association. 

As times changed, the association 

became the Wedding Car 

Association of Victoria with its 

distinctive identifiable logo. The 

logo is used on members’ websites 

and stickers on their vehicles. 

All WCA members abide by a 

Code of Ethics which covers 

Government licensing of both 

vehicles and drivers, and 

insurances. This accords the public 

with a level of confidence that the 

quality of vehicles and service will 

be provided by professional and 

reliable operators — not hobbyists 

of classic and modern cars who 

offer a second-rate unlicensed 

illegal service. 

One of WCA’s objectives is that 

if a member is unable to fulfill 

a wedding or commitment, 

they know they can call on or 

recommend another member to 

help. 

WCA has a great website where 

all members’ vehicles are listed 

in various categories. Our cars 

range from Vintage to Modern to 

Stretch. 

Last year through COVID-19, the 

WCA committee worked hard to 

keep the members together as 

much as possible through Zoom 

meetings and emails. 

This year WCA celebrated its 40th 

year anniversary with a dinner, 

with past presidents and members 

in attendance. 

WCA meets bimonthly to discuss 

and share current issues that 

may arise and to discuss ways of 

furthering members’ individual 

businesses. 

Members are represented at all 

Government forums through 

WCA, Transport Alliance Australia 

and Rod Barton MP. We have 

many concerns and queries which 

we have asked of the current 

regulator and we shall keep you 

updated as these progress. 


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HOW TO CHECK YOUR 

TYRES ARE SAFE 

Most Australians don’t know when to replace their car 

tyres or why tyre tread depth is so important. Here’s how 

to check that your tyres are ok. 

Many drivers don’t check their tyres and rely on the mechanic or 

wait until something goes wrong to know that the tyres are not 

safe. To keep safe, you really need to get into a habit of checking 

your tyres regularly. 

Whether you drive a sports car or SUV, the condition of your tyres 

is more influential in the way your car grips the road than almost 

anything else. We’ve all seen those ads on TV talking about how 

there’s only a hand-heel-amount of rubber (otherwise known as 

‘contact patch’) on the road per tyre, so it pays to make sure you’ve 

got as much ‘meat’ on your tyres as possible. 

See, while cars these days are loaded down with sophisticated 

traction and stability controls, autonomous emergency braking, 

lane-keeping assist and more, none of it matters a jot if you don’t 

have any grip left on your tyres. 

Checking your tyres 

regularly 

Check the air pressure in your car’s tyres 

at least once a month (or before a big 

trip) and preferably with an air pressure 

gauge, and check the spare too. You 

can buy one for under $20 and keep it in 

your car. 

The manufacturer’s air pressure 

specifications are usually on a placard 

on the inside edge of the driver’s door 

or along a door jamb. 

Improper wheel alignment can also

cause your tyres to wear unevenly 

and prematurely. You should 

be able to feel a slight tugging 

through the steering wheel if your 

car’s wheels are out of alignment. 

Some recommend using coins, but 

it’s cheaper and easier just go to 

your local automotive retail store 

and buy a tyre tread depth gauge. 

A basic gauge will cost you less 

than $10. If you do use a gauge, 

don’t just check one of your tyres, 

check them all, and don’t just 

check the tyres in one spot, check 

them in several areas. 

What causes tyre 

wear? 

Beyond just general use, there 

are a couple of things that can 

lead to premature tyre wear, like 

improper inflation of your vehicle’s 

tyres. 

If the tyre is under - or overinflated 

then it’s not able to properly do 

the job it was designed to do and 

so can end up wearing unevenly or 

too quickly due to improper stress. 

What’s the legal 

minimum tread 

depth? 

than this, you’re endangering your 

own life and the lives of those 

around you. 

With each loss of tread depth 

your tyre’s functionality is being 

reduced, meaning its ability to 

shed water is reduced, its grip 

is reduced, and thus braking 

distances increase. Travelling at 

around 80km/h on brand new 

tyres on a wet road will see most 

cars pull up in around 100m; 

halve the tread and this stopping 

distance blows out to around 

120m; wear your tyres down to 

1.5mm and your stopping distance 

will be nudging closer to 140m. 

What’s the point of 

tyre tread? 

Beyond helping your tyre grip the 

road, the grooves on your tyre 

are designed to help shed water 

from a wet road as effectively as 

possible, or, if it’s a four-wheel 

drive tyre, the tread might even 

have grooves designed to flick 

mud out of the tread or have grip 

on the tyre’s shoulder to help give 

traction when driving in mud ruts. 

But back to wet roads. 

BE SAFE ON THE ROADS 

A new-ish tyre will displace around 

15L of water every second… by 

comparison, a ‘wet tyre’ on a 

Formula One car will shed around 

60L or more of water every 

second. 

As the tread wears down the 

tyre’s ability to shed water is 

reduced, increasing the chance 

of aquaplaning on the road; this 

is when your tyre hits a patch 

of water on the road and skims 

across the surface of the water, 

potentially losing control. 

What are tread depth 

indicators? 

These are rubber noggins that help 

to indicate when the tyre has worn 

out, but don’t rely just on them. 

Checking your tyres regularly will 

mean you’ll know when your tyres 

are worn out. The tread depth 

indicator is a little moulding in the 

tyre that, will, as the tyre wears 

down eventually, sit flush with 

the surface. When this happens, 

your tyre is stuffed and ready for 

immediate replacement. 

Originally printed in 

PRACTICAL MOTORING 

The average tyre has around 

8mm of tread depth when brand 

new. At 3mm it’s recommended 

you replace your tyres and at the 

minimum tread depth of 1.5mm 

(across around three-quarters of 

the tyre’s surface) your tyres are 

worn out. Continuing to drive on 

tyres with only 1.6mm of tread 

or less can lead to a hefty fine 

of more than $200 and several 

demerit points, depending on the 

State or Territory you live in. More

SA News 

Deregistered 

drivers’ 

NUMBERS ARE SURGING 

By Elizabeth Henson 

The number of South Australian 

bus, taxi and rideshare drivers 

and operators who have had 

their accreditation suspended or 

revoked has increased ten-fold, 

from 53 to 557, over the past three 

years. 

The huge increase has been 

attributed to expired medical 

clearances and drivers losing their 

licenses for flouting road rules. 

Meanwhile, the SA Taxi Council 

is calling for rideshare vehicles 

to have CCTV cameras installed, 

in line with taxi standards, to 

improve safety for drivers and 

passengers. 

Figures from the Transport 

Department’s 2019/20 annual 

report, show 239 drivers and 

operators were suspended 

while 318 had their accreditation 

revoked and disqualified for a 

period of time during the year. 

This represents a large surge in 

reprimands compared to 2018/19, 

when 102 drivers and operators 

were suspended and 90 lost their 

accreditation, and an even steeper 

rise compared to 2017/18 when 

there were only 34 suspensions 

and 19 accreditation losses. 

The figures refer to all passenger 

transport accreditations, including 

drivers and operators/owners, 

some of whom do not drive. 

The Transport Department says 

it does not keep records on the 

type of accreditation a penalised 

person held. 

A Department spokesman said the 

safety of fare-paying passengers 

and other road users was 

“paramount”. 

He said the increase in 

accreditation suspensions and 

revocations was not unexpected 

given there had been a rise in the 

number of drivers and operations 

in the passenger transport 

industry. 

He said the surge in temporary 

suspensions mainly related to 

administrative matters, such 

as expiry of annual medical 

clearances. 

“Additionally, there has been 

a portion of accreditation 

suspensions due a loss of licence 

through demerit points or other 

factors,” the spokesman said. 

Most of the accreditation 

revocations related to drivers 

moving interstate because they 

cannot hold SA accreditation if 

they live outside of the state, the 

spokesman said. 

SA Taxi Council president John 

Trainer believed the increase was 

due to growth within the local 

Rideshare industry. 

“The taxi industry is always 

determined to try to maintain its 

standards and doesn’t tolerate 

those who perform badly,” he 

said. 

Transport Minister Corey Wingard 

said the Government was 

considering reforming taxi and 

rideshare regulations and was 

currently considering feedback 

from the industry. 

“Part of that is considering safety 

measures for both drivers and 

passengers,” he said. 


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TWU calls 

FOR PENALTIES FOR 

ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 

by Caitlyn Rintoul 

WA’s transport union has called 

for tougher penalties to protect 

taxi and rideshare drivers after 

shocking footage emerged of a 

man jumping on to a moving car 

in Northbridge. 

The footage shows the man 

stepping in front of a Swan Taxi 

vehicle as it pulled out of the 

Aberdeen Street and William 

Street intersection before 

leaping onto the bonnet and 

running across the car. 

“There needs to be tougher 

laws put in place. Whether it’s 

a taxi or bus driver, we need to 

strengthen the laws.” 

“You can’t use the current laws 

around antisocial behaviour, for 

(transport workers) there needs 

to be separate penalties. It’s the 

only way to deter them.” 

“If he landed on the taxi and 

damaged it, the taxi (driver) 

would likely foot the bill — he’d 

get a slap on the wrist.” 

He said drivers were “on the 

front line” and constantly faced 

threats just for doing their job 

each day. 

Friends can be heard laughing 

at his dangerous stunt along 

with his other antics, which 

include stopping drivers to ask 

for their driver’s licence. 

The footage prompted 

Transport Workers Union WA 

branch secretary Tim Dawson 

to call for an end to antisocial 

behaviour towards drivers 

and more protection from the 

State Government. 

“He’s just an idiot. At the end 

of the day, think of what could 

have gone wrong,” he said. 



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overseas news 

Wellington taxi company pulled 

up for ‘cartel conduct’ 

The Commerce Commission is taking a Wellington taxi 

company to the High Court for alleged price-fixing. 

by Radio New Zealand 

NEW ZEALAND — The market 

watchdog claimed that Hutt & 

City Taxis Limited breached the 

Commerce Act in September 

2020 by reaching an agreement 

with two competing taxi firms to 

fix a minimum fare of $25 from 

Wellington Airport. 

“It’s alleged the fare was 

implemented through the 

distribution of stickers displaying 

the minimum charge to be placed 

on taxi vehicles,” the commission 

said. 

The conduct ceased in November, 

after which an investigation was 

launched, the commission said. 

It also claimed the company 

engaged in anti-competitive 

behaviour with a third company. 

The commission is seeking a 

declaration from the 

High Court that Hutt 

& City breached the 

Commerce Act, along 

with penalties and 

costs for the actions. 

“Cartel conduct 

harms consumers by 

preventing businesses 

from competing to 

provide better quality 

services at better 

prices, and it harms 

other businesses 

which are trying to compete 

fairly,” Commerce Commission 

chair Anna Rawlings said. 

It had also sent warning letters 

to the company’s four former 

directors and to a separate 

company, Kiwi Cabs, over its role 

in the conduct. 

As the alleged breach occurred 

before cartel behaviour was made 

a criminal offence in April 2021, the 

old laws would be applied. 

If proven, the company could 

be fined up to $10 million, three 

times its commercial gain or 10 per 

cent of its turnover per year, per 

breach. 


Uber and Lyft are employees! 

Biden administration turns back the clock and is looking at classifying 

rideshare and gig workers as employees – not contractors. 

by Reuters 

OVERSEAS news 

WASHINGTON, USA — Earlier this 

month, the Biden administration 

blocked a Trump-era rule that 

would have made it easier to 

classify gig workers who work for 

companies like Uber and Lyft as 

independent contractors instead 

of employees, signaling a potential 

policy shift toward greater worker 

protections. 

“By withdrawing the independent 

contractor rule, we will help 

preserve essential worker rights 

and stop the erosion of worker 

protections that would have 

occurred had the rule gone into 

effect,” Labor Secretary Marty 

Walsh said in a statement. 

“Too often, workers lose 

important wage and related 

protections when employers 

misclassify them as independent 

contractors,” he said. 

Walsh told Reuters in an interview 

last week that a lot of U.S. gig 

workers should be classified as 

“employees” who deserve work 

benefits. His comments hurt 

stocks of companies that employ 

gig labor. 

Walsh said that his department 

would have conversations in 

coming months with companies 

that employ gig labor to make sure 

workers have access to consistent 

wages, sick time, healthcare and 

“all of the things that an average 

employee in America can access.” 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

said it hopes the administration 

does not pursue new regulations 

that would limit earning 

opportunities for independent 

workers. 

“We are disappointed to see 

the administration withdraw 

a balanced rule that was 

well-grounded in the law and 

provided certainty to workers 

and businesses about worker 

classification.” 

The AFL-CIO, one of the country’s 

largest unions, praised the move. 

Gig workers are independent 

contractors who perform ondemand 

services, including driving, 

delivering groceries or providing 

childcare. 

The rule by former President 

Donald Trump’s administration, 

finalised in early January before 

he left office on January 20, 

would have hampered workers’ 

ability to earn a minimum wage 

and overtime compensation – 

protections offered under the Fair 

Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 

It was supposed to take effect 

in March, but did not because it 

was being reviewed by the Labor 

Department under President Joe 

Biden. 

The FLSA includes provisions that 

require covered employers to pay 

employees at least the federal 

minimum wage for every hour they 

work and overtime compensation 

at not less than 1.5 times their 

regular rate of pay for every hour 

they work over 40 in a work week. 

FLSA protections do not apply to 

independent contractors. 



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OVERSEAS news 

Largest taxi charging hub in the 

Nordics opens to help phase out 

diesel cabs by 2025 

by Perry Richardson | taxi-point.co.uk 

DENMARK’s biggest charging 

operator, E.ON, and taxi company 

Dantaxi have opened the largest 

taxi charging hub in the Nordics: 

Danhub – Powered by E.ON. 

The site opened on 11 May and 

means up to 400 taxis will be 

able to charge every day in 

Copenhagen. Danhub means 

easier access to electric taxis, and 

the new charging facility is seen 

as a big step towards phasing out 

Copenhagen’s 1,700 diesel taxis as 

early as 2025. 

Dantaxi’s Commercial Director, 

Vibeke Wolfsberg, has high hopes 

for the partnership with E.ON, 

which she thinks will benefit the 

city. 

Wolfsburg said: “We have wasted 

too much time chasing available 

electricity. Our taxis often drive 

around for too long without 

being able to find an available 

charging station. This affects the 

customers and also the owners 

of private electric cars who find 

that the electric taxis take up too 

many public charging stations. 

The partnership will benefit the 

people of Copenhagen, the local 

community, and the taxi drivers.” 

Wolfsberg estimates that the 

Danhub concept will lead to a 

boost in the number of electric 

taxis in the Danish capital, and she 

expects that Dantaxi will retire its 

last diesel car in Copenhagen as 

early as 2025. 

Pär Möller, Head of eMobility 

Nordic, E.ON, commented: “A taxi 

drives approximately eight times 

as much as a private car – about 

20 hours a day. That is why the 

environmental benefit is eight 

times greater when taxis switch 

to electricity. This is, of course, 

the most important thing. A great 

additional benefit is that we help 

fight air pollution in the cities when 

we make our transportation run on 

electricity. 

“The electric taxis get access to 

the latest charging technology. The 

five ultra-fast chargers can charge 

up to ten taxis at a time. The ultrafast 

chargers deliver the absolute 

fastest charging on the market, 

making them particularly important 

for taxis as they are not stationary 

for long periods of time unlike 

private cars.” 


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Checker Cabs is family owned, and requires a Fleet 

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All shifts available – 7 days per week. Please 

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA 

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Day or night shift available. 12 hour shift. Taxi 

accreditation required. Call 0449 506 681. 

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2030. 

Officials are wanting 25% of all taxi 

trips in Dubai to completed by AV 

taxis, buses and copters by 2030. 

RTA Director General, Mattar 

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vehicles contribute to 

raising the level of traffic safety 

on the roads, as human error is 

the main cause of more than 90 

percent of accidents. 

“It is also distinguished by being 

environmentally friendly electric 

vehicles, capable of serving a large 

segment of customers, specifically 

the category of senior citizens, 

residents and owners.” 

AV taxis are also being trialled in 

Abu Dhabi. This trial service will be 

provided from 8am to 8pm free of 

charge. 

Whilst the vehicles are in trial 

stage, a safety officer will be 

positioned in the driver’s seat so as 

to compensate if any issues arise. 

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WHY YOU 

SHOULD GET 

VACCINATED 

AGAINST 

COVID-19 

COVID-19 Vaccination 

will help save lives and 

livelihoods. 

Protect yourself and the community 

• Vaccination is the most effective way to protect 

against infectious diseases. 

• Vaccines strengthen your immune system by 

training it to recognise and fight against viruses. 

• When you get vaccinated, you are protecting 

yourself and helping to protect the whole 

community. 

Help reduce COVID-19 in the 

community 

COVID-19 can spread quickly and widely. It has 

resulted in the deaths of over 3.3 million people 

worldwide and over 900 deaths in Australia. 

When enough people in the community are 

vaccinated, it slows down the spread of disease and 

this is usually a large amount of the population. 

For this reason, public health practices will stay in 

place until evidence shows that: 

• vaccination prevents transmission and 

• herd immunity is achieved in Australia. 

Reduce health, social and economic 

impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic 

Higher vaccination rates make outbreaks much 

less likely. They also reduce the need for preventive 

measures, such as border closures and travel 

restrictions.

DRIVE NOW May 2021

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