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WHAT’S INSIDE 

FEATURES 

8 Should we qualify vehicle QR Codes? 

18 Disability etiquette. 

20 CPV licence and driver accreditation statistics. 

29 Car insurance tips. 

VICTORIA 

10 CPVs - an essential service. 

12 Victorian DoT’s transport plan is absent. 

14 TAA meetings with relevant industry stakeholders. 

QUEENSLAND 

30 CTP costs are changing. 

NSW 

24 

Taxi Council advocates for taxi drivers to be 

authorised workers. 

26 NSW Taxi Council and Finlease. 

28 Get to know Paul Mclean. 

WESTERN AUST. 

32 TUSS vouchers have been updated. 

OVERSEAS 

34 Houston’s Yellow Cab files for bankruptcy. 

34 Ford, Lyft and Argo team up to deploy Robo-Taxis. 

35 

Hundreds of taxi and private hire compliance officers 

available for deployment. 


August 2021 

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FROM THE 

Editor 

Many Australians are experiencing lockdown once again due to the COVID-19 

pandemic. People are not traveling within their own State, never mind interstate 

or overseas. This restricts the ability for people to work, and also has an impact on 

sustainability of businesses which work with and in the Australian taxi and hire car 

industry. 

Many of us are having virtual meetings via the internet – we are zooming here, there 

and everywhere, but we do not travel around. 

During these times of hardships there are some drivers and operators who are 

providing excellent service while helping those in need, and there are others who have 

found alternative ways to earn a few extra dollars during this time of crisis. 

Why not take a moment to contact us (either via email contact@drivenow-magazine. 

com.au or sms 0400 137 866) and tell us about the resourceful, inventive people in our 

industry? You could also email a photo to support your story and we may publish it 

along with your story in the next edition of DRIVE NOW. 

It is very important that we look after ourselves 

during this pandemic, and we have provided some 

ideas in this edition on what you can do during 

the day (and night) to maintain your health and 

wellbeing. 

Additionally, we have collected statistics on vehicle 

licences and driver accreditations for every Australian 

State and Territory for your analysis pleasure – enjoy! 

Regardless of where you live, always remember to 

follow COVID-19 rules, stay safe, and stay healthy. 

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QR CODES? 

The fascinating complexities of enforcing, or 

being too lax, on QR Code utilisation 

Resistance from individuals not 

wanting to use QR Codes when 

hopping into their everyday taxi 

or ride share vehicle has been 

observed, and perhaps for good 

reason. Whilst QR Codes may help 

track potential contact points for 

tracing the infamous COVID-19 

virus, it is perhaps not indispensably 

essential to enforce their usage in 

vehicles. 

Now, this isn’t to say QR Codes 

should be left out of vehicles all 

together! But rather we should 

acknowledge that drivers cannot 

force their passengers to check in. 

So, whilst we highly recommend 

checking in, it is understandably 

difficult to enforce, and challenging 

if an individual is perhaps too 

intoxicated, has run out of phone 

battery, etc. 

Should their lack of competency 

to check in affect their ability to 

use taxi and ride share services? 

Absolutely not. 

In this time, we need to accentuate 

the importance of not driving if it 

is not a safe option. For instance, 

driving intoxicated or unwell is 

utterly dangerous, and taking means 

of public transportation can leave 

individuals at high risk of contracting 

COVID-19. 

Victoria 

Notably, Commercial Passenger 

Vehicles Victoria (CPVV) has outlined 

that “vehicle owners [in Victoria] 

are responsible for ensuring the 

Service Victoria QR Code is available 

in their vehicle”. This typifies 

how the Victorian government 

could be on the right track, as the 

Code would be made available to 

individuals, with the understanding 

that a vehicle owner cannot force an 

individual to sign in. It demonstrates 

how the Victorian government 

whilst being sensible, would not 

allow an individual’s ‘un-ableness’ to 

hinder a driver’s income. 

However, the CPVV’s verbalisation 

contradicts with that of the Victorian 

government where it states “All 

owners of commercial passenger 

vehicles (CPVs) are required to use 

the QR Code service to record the 

passenger’s first name and family 

name, phone number, date and 

time the passenger used the service, 

registration number of the vehicle”, 

and thus enforce its use. 

New South Wales 

Similarly, the same slippery road 

is shared with our friends in New 

South Wales (NSW), as the Point-to- 

Point Transport Commissioner has 

established that “it [is] mandatory 

for drivers to check in at the start of 

their shift and for all passengers to 

check in at the start of or early on 

during their journey”. 


As I have discussed, there is a clear 

quandary in this statement. What 

if a passenger is unable to check 

in? Does this betoken the driver 

will lose their work in this already 

struggling economy? 

Also, the NSW government states 

“If a passenger refuses to check in, 

the driver may deny the passenger 

entry to the vehicle.” 

Tasmania 

Tasmania has recently taken the 

same outlook as NSW where it 

highlights “everyone who gets 

into your taxi, ride share, luxury 

hire or restricted hire vehicle, with 

or without a booking, is required 

to scan the business’ QR Code on 

entry”. 

South Australia 

South Australia has also jumped on 

the QR Code bandwagon and states 

“any person or entity responsible 

for the operation of a point-to-point 

service must ensure their vehicles are 

equipped with their own COVID SAfe 

Check In QR Code. And all drivers 

must ask or encourage passengers to 

check in via QR Code”. 

Queensland 

In contrast, the Queensland 

government doesn’t specifically 

reference taxis, ride share vehicles, 

hire cars or anything of the sort in 

their statements. However, as a 

broad overlook it seems to convey 

that it is mandatory for all business 

types to have and enforce the usage 

of QR Codes. There has been a 

great call in recent weeks to make 

QR Codes mandatory in vehicles 

operating in the Personalised 

Transport sector. 

Western Australia 

Comparably, Western Australia 

does not mention any part of the 

On Demand Transport industry with 

reference to QR Codes. 

This means it has not made it 

mandatory for taxis and ride share 

operators to have a QR Code 

displayed in their vehicles. Instead 

some businesses, i.e. Premier, 

Legion, GM Cabs and regional 

operators, have registered with 

and printed Service NSW (that’s 

right – NSW) app’s QR Code, thus 

allowing taxi drivers and passengers 

to register their details. 

Northern Territory 

In Northern Territory there is 

currently no requirement for taxis or 

ride share vehicles to have QR Codes 

displayed or used for check-ins. 

ACT 

Recently, Canberra announced that 

use of the CBR app is mandatory in 

supermarkets, department stores, 

petrol stations, take away services, 

public transport and all ride-sharing 

services including taxis and Uber. 

Conclusion 

QR Codes should always be available 

to all users of taxis, ride share 

and other mediums of transport! 

However, their usage – whilst highly 

recommended – shouldn’t be made 

mandatory as it signifies possible 

work loss for drivers. 

by Isobel Sparrow 



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VIC News 

CPVs – an 

essential 

service 

Commercial Passenger Vehicles 

(CPVs) remain an essential 

service and can continue to 

operate in Victoria during this 

time, including during curfew 

hours. 

Authorised Worker 

Permit 

CPV drivers providing services in 

metropolitan Melbourne must 

carry an Authorised Worker 

Permit when working and 

when travelling to and from 

work. 

If you are a sole trader, you 

can issue a work permit and 

sign the permit as both the 

employer and employee. 

Authorised Worker Permits are 

available at coronavirus.vic. 

gov.au. 

Vehicle cleaning 

regulations 

CPV drivers must clean hightouch 

surfaces with approved 

products throughout a shift. 

Drivers must clean all surfaces 

passengers are likely to touch 

before every trip. 

Surfaces a driver is likely to touch 

must be cleaned: 

• if more than one driver uses 

the CPV – before a driver 

passes the vehicle to the 

next driver, or 

• if you are the only driver of 

the vehicle – at least once 

per day. 


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All high-touch surfaces must be 

cleaned: 

• at the beginning of a driver’s 

shift, and 

• if the CPV is used for private 

purposes in between trips – 

before a driver’s next trip. 

They must also keep a record of 

every time the vehicle is cleaned. 

BSPs and vehicle owners who take 

bookings, or only take unbooked 

services must: 

• give drivers a way to record 

and submit cleaning records. 

• keep cleaning records for 12 

months. 

• take reasonable steps to 

support drivers with their 

responsibilities. 

An approved hand sanitiser must 

also be available to passengers for 

every CPV trip that starts in Victoria. 

Reasons to travel 

Passengers must ensure they meet 

the relevant permitted reasons for 

travel. 

CPV drivers are not responsible for 

ensuring their passengers meet 

the permitted reasons for travel. 

Refusing passengers 

If a passenger is not wearing a 

mask and you feel that you are 

unable to provide a safe service 

for either the passenger(s) or 

yourself, you are not required to 

accept the trip. 

Metro to regional 

to metro trips 

CPVs can continue to provide 

services between metropolitan 

Melbourne and regional Victoria. 

Cross-border permits 

All cross-border community 

residents, including CPV drivers, are 

required to have a permit to cross 

the border between Victoria and 

NSW. 

CPV drivers are not responsible for 

ensuring their passengers meet 

the Victorian entry requirement. 

Stay COVIDSafe 

COVIDSafe settings still apply in 

all CPVs, which means face masks 

must be worn at all times unless 

a lawful exemption applies, and 

passengers must check in to CPVs 

using QR codes provided. 

A specific CPV QR poster with a 

QR code AND 6-digit location code 

must be displayed in all CPVs. 

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Vaccines are available at many 

locations across Victoria. Walkins 

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VICTORIAN DoT’S 

Transport plan 

is absent 

I strongly believe the report recently released by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO), that examines 

Victoria’s integrated transport planning, shows the Department of Transport (DoT) in a new light. 

The audit report found that the documents provided by the DoT that were meant to proffer a view of its 

transport plan, fail to meet legislative requirements. In fact, it found a transport plan ABSENT. 

This lack of transparency is not good enough. Most of the documents referred to by the DoT are not publicly 

available nor accessible to other agencies or stakeholders. 

With so many projects underway, it is 

damning that there is such little short or 

long-term planning to integrate services, 

engage with the community and achieve 

integrated decision making. 

The report indicates a serious need for 

more processes that engage in genuine, 

transparent and constructive community 

consultation. We cannot continue to be 

sidelined. 

Without stakeholder consultation at the 

centre of transport planning, these projects 

will fail to truly meet the needs of the 

community. 

Communities are key stakeholders. They 

want to be involved in the projects, they 

do bring skills and they can contribute to 

better outcomes. 

UBER & THE PRIVACY ACT 

Rod Barton MLC 

Leader, Transport Matters Party 

Uber has tried to argue that it is not subject 

to Australia’s Privacy Act, as Australians’ 

personal information is being indirectly 


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transferred to overseas-based companies and their 

services. How could this be? Uber is attempting to 

circumvent our laws and regulations that protect 

the public and their right to privacy. We are letting 

Uber take our personal information overseas, 

only to have it stolen, with no breach of personal 

information publicly declared for over one year. 

When our personal information is not protected, we 

are vulnerable to exploitation and at risk of serious 

harm. 

Earlier this year Uber was approved by 

Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria to 

take part in the Multi Purpose Taxi Program 

(MPTP). This is a government scheme 

which subsidises commercial passenger 

vehicle fares for people with accessibility 

or mobility needs, and as an authorised 

booking service provider within the MPTP, 

Uber collects and stores information 

about MPTP members, the trips they have 

undertaken and their credit card details. 

Given Uber sends and stores its data outside of 

Victoria and Australia and the fact that it has already 

stated that they are not subject to Australia’s 

Privacy Act, I am concerned. 

QUESTION TO 

THE MINISTER OF 

TRANSPORT 

“Will the Minister ensure 

that the personal details of 

those vulnerable Multi Purpose Taxi 

Program users that are collected 

by Uber are protected in keeping 

with State and Federal laws for data 

standards which the government 

program must adhere to? 

This is a government program, and it must adhere 

to the State and Federal laws for data standards. 

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TAA Meetings 

with relevant industry stakeholders 

General meeting with Rod Barton, MP 

TAA recently held a General Meeting via Zoom last month, and we had the pleasure 

of having the Leader of the Transport Matters Party, Rod Barton MP, join and share 

with us and attendees what he and Transport Matters Party (TMP) have been up to 

in the last several months. 

After Mr Barton’s rundown of achievements and changes within the CPV 

(Commercial Passenger Vehicle) industry in the last six months, there was time for 

some questions and answers. 

We also received an update on industry happenings in 

Victoria and Queensland. 

The work of Barton and TMP has been crucial in the shift 

towards fairer treatment towards taxis and hire cars in 

Victoria – below are accomplishments Barton spoke on. 

Transport Alliance Australia – looking after 

the interests of those in the Australian 

commercial passenger transport sector. 

Touting 

Barton was successful in getting 

legislation updated so as to make 

touting illegal in Victoria. Although 

the regulator, Commercial 

Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV), 

failed to enforce this law for the 

first 12 months, after a great deal 

of advocacy and dealing with 

not only the Minister’s office but 

Melbourne Airport and the federal 

police, it is being taken more 

seriously. 

Advisory Panel 

Barton was invited to the Advisory 

Panel late last year to answer 

to Transport Minister Carroll on 

COVID-19 impact on the CPV 

industry. The meetings didn’t go 

perfectly, but they managed to 

get the CPV industry the largest 

support package in the country, 

double the size of NSW’s. The main 

thing is they were able to keep 

emergency services running during 

the pandemic – wheelchair services. 

Barton was also instrumental 

in moving the review of the 

Multi-Purpose Taxi Program 

(MPTP), which is a huge concern 

of the Victorian CPV industry to 

a parliamentary inquiry instead 

of focusing on it in the Panel. 

Inquiries 

Barton and his team have 

secured other parliamentary 

inquiries. One is the inquiry into 

Homelessness – which consists 

of 51 recommendations. Barton 


is hopeful the government 

will accept many of the 

recommendations and therefore 

be able to transform many 

people’s lives. 

Another is the inquiry into the Free 

CBD Tram Zone. This inquiry had 

a mixed result, as the government 

initially didn’t listen when it was 

suggested to introduce some free 

periods or discounted fares, but 

in the end decided to bring these 

incentives in. 

Barton managed to secure 

amendments for the Road 

Toll inquiry and now he 

and his team are working 

in the Regional Bus inquiry. 

Taxi Fares 

Barton successfully achieved a 

taxi fare increase this year, which 

is the first one for 13 years. It 

wasn’t appropriate to have a 

massive increase in this current 

environment, but the highlight 

is that the Essential Services 

Commission (ESC) will no longer 

hold responsibility for setting 

the fares for rank and hail taxi 

services. 

Taxi fares will now be set by the 

Fair Work Commission each year 

around the Consumer Price Index. 

This doesn’t mean that taxis can’t 

get another increase before next 

year’s annual review. Barton 

added that taxi fare increases will 

be brought up with the Advisory 

Panel when addressing the repair 

of the taxi and hire car industry. 

Business Support 

Package 

The biggest piece of action Barton 

has taken this year is to convince 

the Victorian Treasurer to allow 

taxis and hire cars to be included 

in the Business Support Package. 

Steve Dimopoulos MP has played 

an integral role in keeping Barton 

in front of the right people. There 

was an initial $5,000 grant, then 

$2,000, and recently $2,800. 

There are part-time CPV drivers 

who do one job a month and have 

received the payment. The CPVV 

can’t identify who’s in the industry 

and who isn’t. This concern will 

be raised in the Advisory Panel, as 

it is definitely a misuse of public 

money. 

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SAY THANKS 

TO TMP 

There is no doubt that we owe 

thanks to Rod Barton, Transport 

Matters Party Leader, for all his 

efforts in standing up for our 

industry. You can show your 

thanks and support by becoming 

members of TMP for only $22. 

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Q and A Session 

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Issues discussed included: the 

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tourism grant, touting, the CPVV, 

islative or other measures affecting 

taxi fares, the Advisory Panel, 

compensation for revocation of 

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that TMP and Rod Barton have 

abandoned the taxi and hire 

car licence holders who had 

their perpetual licences and 

superannuation destroyed by the 

Victorian government. 

Barton disagrees with this notion, 

arguing that anybody who follows 

his work, reads his webpage, social 

media or newsletters, knows that 

getting compensation for the 

people who had their licences 

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The government needs clear air 

before Barton can re-introduce 

the issue and put it back in 

the limelight. The Premier has 

promised to give the issue proper 

consideration. 

TMP engaged consultants, along 

with Queen’s Counsel, lawyers 

and law firms, to ensure it was 

touching the right bases. Barton 

made a submission to the Premier 

directly and got a very fair hearing. 

Everything will go off to various 

departments to be analysed, 

then the government will make a 

decision. 

Barton and TMP definitely have 

not stopped working on this! 

Current legal actions 

Barton gave an update on the three 

legal actions in process. 

There is a lawsuit filed by a 

GoCatch against Uber. Barton has 

no input or involvement in this 

case, but informed us that this 

class action has been filed in the 

Supreme Court. 

There’s the Maurice Blackburn 

class action which has been 

going exactly as anticipated. The 

documents have been received – 

many thousands of them. Uber will 

fight tooth and nail but everyone 

in the opposition will do the same. 

Barton is confident in an overall 

win for us, as we’ve got the money, 

litigation funding and the best 

litigation company in the country 

doing it. 

Then there’s the closed class action 

filed by Victorian Taxi and Hire 

Car Families (VTHF) against the 

CPVV. As expected, the regulator 

is doing everything in its power 

to retreat. Last year there was a 

judgement made by the court that 

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website at 


requested by VTHF from the 

CPVV should be released to the 

VTHF lawyers, and that 80% of 

what VTHF had spent should be 

reimbursed. Not all the documents 

have been received and not one 

cent has been given to VTHF. 

CPVV is not behaving appropriately 

– if it has nothing to hide then why 

doesn’t it release its documents! 

by Cindy Man Hun 

TAA Communications

Disability 

Etiquette 

by 

Communicating with a person with 

disability can seem daunting to 

some. Some people are concerned 

that they will embarrass themselves 

or a person with disability by saying 

or doing the wrong thing. Though 

these concerns usually come 

from a good place, it is entirely 

unnecessary. The most important 

thing to remember is to treat each 

person with respect. 

It is important to remember that 

everyone is different and will have 

their own preferences. When 

communicating with a person with 

disability, you should ask the person 

what works for them, and respect 

their wishes. 

Basic tips 

Avoid asking personal questions 

about someone's disability. 

Be considerate of the extra time it 

might take for a person to do or say 

something. 

Be polite and patient when offering 

assistance, and wait until your offer 

is accepted. Listen or ask for specific 

instructions. Be prepared for your 

offer to be refused. 

Relax. Anyone can make mistakes. 

Offer an apology if you feel you’ve 

caused embarrassment. Keep a 

sense of humour and be willing to 

communicate. 

Speaking or writing 

Refer to a person's disability only 

when necessary and appropriate. 

Refer to the individual first, then 

to their disability (for example, 

“person with disability," rather than 

"disabled person"). 

The following terms should be 

avoided because they can have 

negative meanings: invalid, ablebodied, 

wheelchair-bound, victim, 

crippled, defect, suffers from, 

handicap, a patient. 

Face to face 

communication 

Use a normal tone of voice when 

welcoming a person with disability. 

Do not raise your voice unless you 

are asked to. 

Look and speak directly to the 

person with disability, not just to 

the people accompanying them, 

including interpreters. 

Be patient and give your undivided 

attention, especially with someone 

who speaks slowly or with great 

effort. 

Never pretend to understand what 

a person is saying if you don’t. Ask 

the person to repeat or rephrase, or 

offer them a pen and paper. 

If requested to by the individual, 

offer a person who is blind or has 

low vision your elbow or shoulder, 

to guide rather than propel them. 


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STATISTICS 

Sth Aust. 

#of Registered 

Point-to-Point VEHICLES 

as at July 2021 

5000 

4500 

4000 

3500 

3000 

2500 

2000 

1500 

1000 

500 

0 

SPVs - 

Weddings/Tours 

SA - Vehicles 

Chauffeur 

Vehicles 

Taxis Rideshare 

01-Jan-21 194 386 1382 4,564 

01-Apr-21 206 376 1343 4,630 

01-Jul-21 195 374 1355 4,725 

ACT 

# of Registered Public VEHICLES 

as at 30 June 2021ACT VEHICLES 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

- 

# of Registered Public Vehicle DRIVERS 

as at 30 June 2021 act drivers 

5,000 

4,500 

4,000 

3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

- 

Hire Cars Taxis Rideshare 

01-Dec-20 55 182 2,832 

01-Apr-21 48 215 2,481 

30-Jun-21 48 242 2,583 

01-Dec-20 01-Apr-21 30-Jun-21 

Hire Car Drivers Taxi Drivers Rideshare Drivers 

01-Dec-20 602 2,679 4,137 

01-Apr-21 603 2,634 4,317 

30-Jun-21 627 2,637 4,482 

01-Dec-20 01-Apr-21 30-Jun-21 

# of Registered 

Point-to-Point DRIVERS 

as at July 2021 SA - Drivers 

6000 

5000 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

Tasmania 

# of Registered Transport Services 

VEHICLES 

as at 30 June 2021 Tas vehicles 

1,600 

1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

- 

Taxis 

Taxis & Luxury Hire Cars Ride-sourcing 

31-Dec-20 554 1,496 

30-Mar-21 545 1,433 

30-Jun-21 543 1,335 

31-Dec-20 30-Mar-21 30-Jun-21 

Rideshare, Country Taxi & 

Chauffeur 

01-Jan-21 4626 5317 

01-Apr-21 4431 5239 

01-Jul-21 4343 5234 


New South Wales 

# of Metro & Non-Metro 

LICENCE PLATES 


NSW Taxi Licences 

6000 

5000 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

Taxi Licences Metro 

Taxi Licences Non-Metro 

Jan-18 5399 913 

Jan-19 5576 1210 

Jan-20 5587 1425 

Jan-21 4492 1432 

Mar-21 4589 1448 

Jul-21 4673 1456 

Queensland 

# of Registered Personalised 

Transport LICENCES 

as at June 2021 

20,000 

18,000 

16,000 

14,000 

12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

- 

QLD Vehicles 

Limousine Taxi Service Booked Hire Service 

30-Jun-20 499 3,253 17,459 

30-Sep-20 495 3,252 16,136 

30-Jun-21 491 3,250 16,215 

# of Total Taxi Licences & On Hold TREND 


nsw licences on hold 

8,000 

7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

- 

TOTAL NSW Taxi 

Licences 

Jan-18 Jan-19 Jan-20 Jan-21 Mar-21 Jul-21 

6,312 6,786 7,012 5,924 4,589 6,129 

Taxi Plates on hold 379 558 650 2,113 2,006 1,940 

Victoria 

# of Registered Commercial 

Passenger VEHICLES 


100,000 

90,000 

80,000 

70,000 

60,000 

50,000 

40,000 

30,000 

20,000 

10,000 

- 

21,412 

61,999 

Vic Vehicles 

81,885 

88,701 89,101 88,835 

Dec-17 Jan-19 Jan-20 Dec-20 Mar-21 Jun-21 

# of Passenger Transport (PT) 

DRIVER LICENCES as at July 2021 

NSW Driver Licences 

140,000 

127,797 130,752 

119,847 

120,000 

99,403 

100,000 

77,838 

80,000 

60,000 

40,000 

20,000 

0 

Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jul 21 

# of Registered CPV DRIVERS 


Vic Drivers 

140,000 

120,000 

109,142 

113,659 115,363 

100,000 

92,479 

80,000 

65,543 

60,000 

40,000 

20,000 

- 

Accredited CPV Drivers 

01-Dec-17 01-Dec-18 01-Jan-20 31-Dec-20 30-Jun-21 



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STATS 

WA 

# of Registered On-Demand Transport 

VEHICLES 

as at 30 June 2021 WA 

20,000 

15,000 

10,000 

5,000 

0 

On-demand rank or 

hail 

On-demand 

charter 

31-Dec-20 2,295 16,302 

31-Mar-21 2,260 16,019 

30-Jun-21 2,252 15,592 

31-Dec-20 31-Mar-21 30-Jun-21 

NT 

# CP VEHICLES 

as at 1 July 2021 

# CPV DRIVERS 

as at 1 July 2021 

800 

700 

600 

500 

400 

300 

200 

100 

0 

1,600 

1,400 

1,200 

1,000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 

187 

1,285 

nt vehicles 

48 

nt drivers 

1,340 

14 

471 

681 

Taxis Multiple Purpose Taxis Private Hire Cars Rideshare 

Rideshare Taxi Private hire car 

QLD 

QLD 

Limousine 

3% Taxi Service 

15% 

INDUSTRY 

VEHICLES 

around Australia 

SA 

ACT 

ACT 

Taxis 

8% 

Hire Cars 

2% 

Booked Hire 

Service 

82% 

WA 

TAS 

Ride-sourcing 

71% 

On-demand 

charter 

87% 

WA 

TAS 

On-demand rank 

or hail 

13% 

Taxis & Luxury 

Hire Cars 

29% 

SA 

Chauffeur 

Vehicles 

SPVs 6% 

(Weddings/Tours) 

3% 

NT 

Rideshare 

73% 

Taxis 

20% 

nt 

Taxis 

20% 

Rideshare 

71% 

Multiple Purpose 

Taxis 

5% Private Hire Cars 

2% 

NSW 

figures for 

hire cars, 

limousines, 

ride share 

unavailable 

VIC 

breakdown 

of taxis, 

hire cars, 

limousines, 

ride share 

unavailable 

Taxi Licence Plates 

Vic Taxi Vehicles Licence 

Plates 

100% 

Total Registered 

CPVs 

100% 

Rideshare 

90% 


TAKE CARE 

YOURSELF 

OF 

DURING COVID-19 

The world is pretty topsy-turvy right now, because of the global panic around COVID-19. If you’re 

feeling overwhelmed or stressed by it all, be reassured that this is a very normal response. However, it’s 

important to go easy on yourself and to take time for self-care. This will help you feel a little better and 

give you a sense of control during a very uncertain time. 

1. Stay active 

It’s pretty well known that exercise is really good for both our 

physical and mental health. There are heaps of different types 

of exercise you can do from home, thanks to YouTube and apps, 

e.g.:- 

• Yoga with Adriene is a well-loved yoga channel, with over 

six million subscribers. 

• Nike Training Club can help you stay active during this time 

by offering heaps of free workouts you can do from home. 

• Seven – 7 Minute Workout app - is based on scientific 

studies and is designed to provide the maximum benefit in 

the shortest amount of time. 

2. Take 10 to be zen 

When we’re stressed about something (such as COVID-19), our 

thoughts tend to speed up. Taking 10 minutes or so to practise 

mindfulness can help produce a sense of calmness. A couple of 

free mindfulness apps to try are:- 

• Insight Timer - over 25,000 free guided meditations, from 1 

to 90+ minutes. 

• Smiling Mind - a good option if you don’t want to be 

overwhelmed by choice. 

If meditation isn’t for you, try doing an everyday activity in a 

mindful way – in other words, put aside distractions and focus 

fully on one small task. For example, while you’re having a cuppa, 

pay attention to your senses (the smell of the tea, the warmth of 

the cup in your hand, the taste…). 

3. Have a chat 

4. Make a homemade meal 

Good nutrition is always important, but during stressful times 

there’s nothing better than a tasty, healthy homemade meal 

– especially if you made it yourself. For many people it may be 

challenging to get some ingredients at the moment. If you’re 

running low or not able to get certain things, it’s totally fine to 

keep it really simple. 

5. Take a break from the news 

Between the news and social media, we’re all feeling saturated 

by COVID-19 updates right now. It’s important to stay informed, 

but try to limit your media intake to a couple of times a day and 

use trusted news sources. 

6. Make a music playlist 

Music can make us feel so much better. Hop on Spotify and make 

a playlist with your favourite songs, play your favourite CD, or 

even your favourite LP. 

7. Watch or read something uplifting 

Distraction can be a good thing. Watch something that you find 

uplifting and allow yourself to zone out from what’s going on 

in the world. If reading is more your thing, go to your bookshelf 

and choose an old favourite or something you’ve been meaning 

to get to for a while, or if you don’t have physical books then 

e-books are a great option. 

8. Learn something new 

Have you wanted to get into drawing or learning a musical 

instrument? Now’s a great time to make a start. YouTube has 

Even if an in-person meet-up is off the table, try to stay in touch great free online tutorials for pretty much everything. 

with your family and friends via text, Messenger, WhatsApp, 

FaceTime, or (gasp!) a good old-fashioned phone call. 

SOURCE: ReachOut 



23

NSW News 

Taxi 

Council 

advocates 

FOR TAXI DRIVERS TO BE 

AUTHORISED WORKERS 

Following the June 2021 outbreak 

of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in 

NSW, the NSW Government issued 

Stay at Home orders. To further 

curb the spread of COVID-19, 

the government restricted the 

movements of people living in 

some Local Government Areas 

(LGAs) of Greater Sydney, 

meaning workers living in these 

LGAs are not allowed to leave 

their local government area for 

work unless they are on the list 

of Authorised Workers identified 

by the NSW Government. Taxi, 

rideshare and hire car drivers were 

not Authorised Workers. 

However, the NSW Taxi 

Council worked with the NSW 

Government, members of the 

Opposition and the Point to 

Point Transport Commission 

in advocating for Taxi Drivers 

in NSW to be identified as 

Authorised Workers in the highly 

restricted LGAs of Sydney. The 

NSW Taxi Council welcomed the 

decision of the NSW Government 

that identified Taxi Drivers as 

Authorised Workers for Healthcare 

and Social Assistance Services in 

the highly restricted LGAs. 

Under these restrictions, residents 

of highly restricted LGAs in NSW 

were not allowed to leave their 

LGAs for work, unless they were 

Authorised Workers (as identified 

by the NSW Government) who 

were exempt to leave their LGAs 

for work. This meant that Taxi, 

rideshare and hire car drivers as 

well as staff that work at service 

providers could not leave these 

LGAs to work. 

However, following the advocacy 

efforts of the NSW Taxi Council, 

Point to Point Transport Drivers, 

including Taxi Drivers who lived in 

the highly restricted LGAs in NSW 

were permitted to leave their LGA 

to provide Health care and Social 

Assistance Services. For example, 

Department of Veteran Affairs, 

Healthcare NSW, Family Violence 

and Sexual Assault Services as 

well as Booked Transport for 

Wheelchair Passengers. 

Drivers were only considered 

as Authorised Workers while 

providing the Health Care and 

Social Assistance Services listed 

– no additional work could be 

conducted outside the LGAs, 

and drivers were also required to 

carry evidence that the passenger 

service complies with the list of 

specified activities outlined in the 

Authorised Workers notice. Drivers 

were required to return to their 

LGA once the service had been 

provided. 




25

NEW SOUTH WALES news 

NSW Taxi Council 

& Finlease 

A NEW WORKING RELATIONSHIP 

The NSW Taxi Council has entered 

into a new relationship with 

Finlease to launch “Taxi Finance” 

to support NSW Taxi Networks, 

Operators and Drivers. 

This new initiative utilises the 

NSW Taxi Council’s role as the 

recognised peak organisation for 

the NSW Taxi industry and the 

reputation of Finlease for providing 

a comprehensive range of financial 

solutions and specific tailored 

finance for business owners. 

Finlease is a specialist business 

finance broking firm, with its Head 

Office in North Sydney NSW, which 

commenced in the 1980s and has 

now grown to a team of 70 located 

in all states across Australia. 

They arrange finance for business 

owners throughout Australia. This 

includes a single motor vehicle or 

piece of equipment through to 

major machinery and property, 

debt restructuring, working capital 

and debtor discounting facilities. 

Greg Kay, the NSW Taxi Council 

Head of Partnerships said, “Joining 

with Finlease will deliver an 

important range of quality financial 

products and services for our 

NSW Taxi Networks, Operators 

and Drivers. This will enable our 

members to have choice and 

achieve the best possible finance 

solutions for their major costs 

associated with operating Taxis and 

assist to achieve improved overall 

business profitability”. 

Finlease will become a key part of 

the NSW Taxi Industry, ecosystem 

and the collaboration represents a 

positive opportunity for everyone 

who operates a Taxi to have the 

best possible independent choices 

for the financing of their Taxi 

business for now and into the 

future. 

“We are delighted to be providing 

support to the NSW Taxi industry 

throughout all towns in NSW, to 

ensure that they achieve the best 

possible financing to manage 

their vehicle fleets. We are highly 

experienced in understanding 

and providing finance for Taxis” 

said Mark O’Donoghue, CEO from 

Finlease. 

Taxi 

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General Manager, NSW Aviso EIA Insurance Brokers 

Paul is an Insurance professional having worked in the Industry for over 20 years. He was a Technical and 

Production Underwriter for a number of years and he excelled at leading teams to achieve the best possible 

outcomes for his broker customers. Paul’s Insurance focus was placing both commercial and multi-national 

programs, and he had a leading role in managing risk, working with both QBE and Allianz. He progressed into 

management positions including Sales & Distribution Manager, National Product Manager - Motor Trades, 

and National Relationship Manager which afforded him to work across multiple states. With Paul’s leadership 

experience and vast industry knowledge, he recently transitioned to Aviso EIA Insurance Brokers where he looks 

after all of its NSW Operations and assists with running the broader multi-state broking business. Paul has two 

beautiful children with his lovely wife and is a keen fisherman, when he can find the time. 

We 

asked 

Paul... 

1. Who is someone you admire, 

and why? 

Richard Branson – I admire him 

because of his courage and what 

he has been able to achieve 

throughout his lifetime. Some 

serious entrepreneurship coupled 

with a rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, pretty 

impressive. He once was a young 

boy who dreamed of going to 

space. Richard Branson quote 

– “You don’t learn to walk from 

following the rules. You learn by 

doing, and by falling over.” 

2. Tell me three pet peeves. 

• Dog owners who don’t pick 

up after their dogs 

• Litter bugs 

• People who say they’re too 

busy. 

3. What’s a typical day like for 

you? 

Both my kids are very, very 

early risers so I’m awake at 

sunrise hanging out with them. 

Breakfast, make a coffee with 

my new coffee machine then 

off to work. I try and get out at 

lunchtime for some exercise, 

then I’m back to the grind until 

early evening. From that point 

onwards, it’s all about the kids, 

dinner, play, bath, story, kids to 

bed, then it’s Netflix time! 

4. What’s your favourite movie 

and why? 

The “Usual Suspects” due to 

the mystery surrounding the 

mastermind and the big reveal 

at the end. There is also plenty of 

action along the way. 

5. If you could be anywhere 

other than here, right this 

minute, where would you be? 

Travelling through South America. 

6. Flashback to when you were 

10 years old. What do you want to 

be when you grew up? 

An Olympian. 


DID YOU KNOW? 

by AVISO EIA – the Insurance Partner of the NSW Taxi Council 

FORWARD FACING CAMERA 

By installing a dashcam/forward facing camera in your Taxi, you could be entitled to a premium 

reduction on your Taxi Insurance. It will also make it quicker and easier to obtain a liability 

determination in the event of a vehicle accident claim. 

PREFERRED REPAIR NETWORK 

By selecting to utilise the Insurer’s “preferred repairer network” on your motor vehicle Insurance Policy, 

you could receive a discount on your Taxi Insurance premium. 

T & TC PLATES 

In NSW if your Taxi has a ‘T’ plate number compared to a ‘TC’ plate number and you only operate in 

Regional (non-metro) areas, you will still be subject to the higher metro premium on your CTP Insurance 

as per the government regulated rating requirements. 

ADMITTING LIABILITY 

In the event of a claim, never admit liability for a claim against you, even if you think you are at fault. To 

do so could result in the Insurer reducing or denying your claim. You should always allow the Insurer to 

make a liability determination based on the evidence provided. 

REPORT DAMAGES 

You should always report malicious damage, vandalism or theft of your Taxi to the police and obtain a 

police report or report # to ensure the claim goes smoothly, as this is a requirement when lodging a claim. 

COMPREHENSIVE VS THIRD PARTY PROPERTY DAMAGE 

Comprehensive Insurance generally lives up to its name. It’ll cover you for a wide range of damage 

caused by an insured event like an accident, theft and weather events (think hail, fire and storms, 

including cyclones). It also has your back if you cause any damage to someone else’s car and 

property. Third Party Property Damage Insurance, on the other hand, only covers damage to another 

person’s vehicle and property. 



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QLD News 

CTP costs 

changing 

TO BE SIMILAR FOR TAXIS, RIDE 

BOOKING & HIRE VEHICLES 

The way Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance premiums are 

determined in QLD for classes 3, 4 and 26 is being adjusted. 

Recent years have seen changes to the personalised transport 

industry, including the introduction of a new CTP insurance 

class and differences in the way that operators work and lease 

vehicles. 

In response, Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) is 

aligning premiums paid by personalised transport operators 

who deliver similar services. 

From 1 October 2021, vehicles registered in class 3 - taxis, class 

- 4 hire vehicles and class 26 - ride-booking vehicles will be 

considered a single group and will pay the same base insurer 

premium charged by insurers (excluding the CTP levies and 

administration fee). 

This change aims to unify CTP insurance premiums payable by 

personalised transport operators who deliver similar services, 

while ensuring that premiums still cover the cost of claims. 

The current vehicle classes will be retained for registration 

purposes, but class 3, 4 and 26 will be treated as a single cohort 

for calculating CTP insurance premiums. 

From 1 July 2022, the levies and fee that make up the rest of the 

total premium will change to reflect these new arrangements. 

This will mean that the total cost of CTP insurance for 

personalised transport vehicles in these three vehicle classes 

will be the same from 1 July 2022 onwards. 

“ 

The regulator of CTP premiums in QLD, 

MAIC, announced last week that from 1 July 

2022, CTP premiums for rideshare, rental 

cars and taxis would all be the same price. 

Whilst plenty are taking credit, the reality 

is the decision was based on claims, trends 

and analysis that have determined that 

rideshare vehicles are taxis and therefore 

carry exactly the same risk. 

From 1 September 2021, sedan taxi 

registration in QLD will fall $2,200 and the 

other two will experience increases of a 

couple hundred dollars before moving to 

complete harmonisation next year. 

I believe this will be the first truly level 

playing field for CTP in Australia. 

– John Lobwein 

Chief Operating Officer, Black & White Cabs 


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WA News 

TUSS 

vouchers 

UPDATED FOR EASE OF USE 

The Taxi User Subsidy Scheme 

(TUSS) is a subsidy available to 

certain eligible people travelling 

in a Taxi operating under the 

provisions of the WA Transport 

(Road Passenger Services) Act 

2018. 

To be eligible for TUSS a person 

must demonstrate to the CEO of 

WA DoT that they: 

• are a permanent resident in 

Western Australia; 

• have a disability that will 

always prevent them using 

conventional public transport; 

and 

• are over ten years of age, or 

are less than ten years of age 

and they use a wheelchair. 

The TUSS vouchers have been 

updated to help drivers fill out 

voucher details more accurately. 

Completing TUSS vouchers 

properly makes it easier for your 

vouchers to be processed without 

delays. 

The new voucher books are now 

in circulation. Previous voucher 

books are still valid, so you might 

see both types of vouchers on the 

road. 

Drivers will now need to: 

• enter their On-Demand 

Booking Service (ODBS) 

authorisation number on the 

voucher; and 

• sign the driver declaration 

on the back of each voucher. 

Unsigned vouchers will not 

be paid. 

There are no changes for TUSS 

participants. 

TIPS 

TUSS vouchers can be processed 

quickly, ensuring timely payment 

when you follow these tips. 

• Write clearly and legibly. 

• Use the correct date and 

time formats – 24 hour time, 

dates DD/MM/YYYY. 

• Check that all TUSS 

participant and trip details 

are entered correctly before 

submitting your vouchers. 

• Make sure you sign the 

Driver Declaration on the 

back of the voucher – 

unsigned vouchers will not 

be paid. 

• If there are sections 

where you are writing 

the same answer for each 

trip (such as the ODBS 

authorisation number or 

PTD authorisation / Driver 

ID number, consider making 

and using a stamp. 


WESTERN AUSTRALIA news 

How to complete TUSS vouchers: a guide for taxi drivers 

BEFORE THE TRIP STARTS ... 

Taxi User Subsidy Scheme (TUSS) vouchers have been updated to help drivers complete voucher details more accurately – this ensures timely payments 

to drivers. The new voucher books will be in circulation from August 2021. Previous voucher books will not be replaced, so drivers may see both types of 

vouchers on the road. TUSS vouchers must be accepted as a contribution to the fare. Learn more at www.transport.wa.gov.au/TUSSGuidelines 

fill in these fields 

What to fill out before the trip starts 

The date the 

trip occurs 

Street address that the 

trip starts and ends at 

The Participant Number 

(as it appears on the holder's 

TUSS card) 

The TUSS expiry date 

(as it appears on the 

holder's TUSS card) 

Time the 

trip starts 

(24 hours) 

Odometer 

reading at 

start of trip 

Tick this box if Tariff 

3 is applicable 

(more than 5 passengers) 

01 07 2021 

123 Example St, Perth 

500 Sample Rd, Perth 

1234567 

10 / 07 / 2022 

13:00 

2345678 

80,000 

123 Example St 

1000000 

2345678 

TAXI123 

01 / 07 / 2021 

Perth 

500 Sample Rd 

Fremantle 

000123 

The driver's PTD 

authorisation / Driver 

ID number 

The date the 

trip occurs 

The taxi vehicle 

licence plate number 

Street address and 

suburb that the trip 

starts and ends at 

On-demand booking 

service authorisation 

number 

Job number 

1 

AFTER THE TRIP ENDS ... 

fill in these fields 

What to fill out after the trip ends 

The cost of 

the trip 

Time the 

trip ends 

(24 hours) 

Odometer 

reading at 

end of trip 

Total kilometres of trip 

Total cost 

of the fare 

01 07 2021 

123 Example St, Perth 

500 Sample Rd, Perth 

$25.00 

Example Signature 

2345678 

1234567 

10 / 07 / 2022 

2345678 

TAXI123 

01 / 07 / 2021 

13:00 

13:35 

80,000 80,022 

123 Example St 

Perth 

500 Sample Rd 

Fremantle 

22.0 

1000000 

000123 

$50.00 

$25.00 

$25.00 

The driver's signature 

Total value of the 

subsidy applied 

(depends on the 

type/colour of the voucher) 

Amount of the fare paid 

by the passenger 



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2


overseas news 

Houston’s Yellow Cab 

files for bankruptcy 

by DEVEN CLARKE | KPRC Click2Houston 

HOUSTON USA – Houston’s 

Yellow Cab services may soon 

come to an end after the 

company announced it’s filing 

for bankruptcy. 

“The old adage that you’re 

going to hail a cab, that’s like 

from the 80s or whatever,” 

said Brock Fletcher, a traveler 

from Michigan. 

For as long as some 

Houstonians can remember, 

Yellow Cabs have been a 

symbol in transportation 

when driving yourself is not an 

option. 

The company said it’s filing for 

bankruptcy in San Antonio, 

Austin, and Houston. 

“The reality is, I think they’re 

just catching up with the 

times,” Fletcher said. 

zTrip, a ride-sharing company 

that allows you to hail or 

schedule a taxi, limousine or 

black car service, entered an 

agreement with Yellow Cab to 

purchase its assets as part of 

the bankruptcy. 

zTrip CEO Bill George said if 

the acquisition goes through, 

he would expand Yellow Cab 

services, but not disrupt the 

company. 

“We’ll continue operating 

with the same drivers, and we 

will have new vehicles that 

we’ll put into a fleet with new 

upgraded technology. But 

the goal is absolutely zero 

interruption in service,” said 

George. 

If all goes as planned, riders 

could see zTrip replacing cabs 

at the airport and throughout 

Houston next month. 

Ford, Lyft 

and Argo 

Team Up 

to Deploy 

Robo-Taxis 

by KEITH NAUGHTON 

Ford Motor Co. and its partner Argo 

AI will start a self-driving ride-hailing 

service with Lyft Inc. in Miami and 

Austin, Texas, later this year. It will 

be the biggest commercial rollout of 

robot rides. 

The deal announced last month 

brings together the three elements 

essential to deploy robo-taxis -- a 

big automaker, an autonomous 

technology creator and a major ridehailing 

company. 

The plan is to begin significantly 

expanding the initiative in 2023, with 

the ultimate goal of dispatching 

1,000 self-driving vehicles in the 

six U.S. cities where Argo has been 

testing, including Washington. 


OVERSEAS news 

The robo-taxi service will begin 

with fewer than 100 self-driving 

hybrid Ford Escape sport utility 

vehicles in Miami and Austin, 

each accompanied by two human 

minders -- a backup driver behind 

the wheel who’s ready to take over 

if needed, along with a worker who 

monitors the technology driving the 

operation. The vehicles won’t be 

restricted to preapproved routes, 

and passengers will have the option 

to choose an autonomous vehicle 

from the Lyft app on their phone at 

no extra charge. 

The broad deployment on a familiar 

ride-sharing app will help to 

“normalize” self-driving technology 

for consumers who are reluctant to 

trust the technology, Jody Kelman, 

the head of Lyft’s autonomous unit, 

said in an interview. 

“We really want to help consumers 

on this transition to self-driving 

technology as a transportation 

option,” Kelman said. “We think the 

easiest way for a consumer to think 

about that is it’s priced the same. 

It’s just like any other ride on Lyft.” 

Lyft sees the deal as pulling 

together all the players necessary 

to create a robo-taxi business. 

“This collaboration marks the 

first time all the pieces of the 

autonomous vehicle puzzle have 

come together,“ Lyft co-founder 

and CEO Logan Green said in a 

statement. “Each company brings 

the scale, knowledge and capability 

in their area of expertise that is 

necessary to make autonomous 

ride-hailing a business reality.” 

Hundreds of taxi & 

private hire compliance 

officers available for 

deployment 

by MICHAEL MURPHY | taxi-point.co.uk 

UNITED KINGDOM – The Mayor 

of London, Sadiq Khan, has 

confirmed that the capital’s 

transport authority Transport 

for London (TfL) has up to 

225 specially trained officers 

available for deployment to 

cover taxi and private hire 

compliance operations. 

Speaking during Mayor’s 

Question Time, Khan responded 

to Keith Prince of the 

Conservative Party’s question: 

“Can the Mayor provide the 

most up-to-date number of how 

many dedicated taxi and private 

hire compliance officers TfL 

currently employs?” 

Khan said: “Transport for 

London implemented a new 

structure in 2019 that brought 

together up to 420 multi-skilled, 

on-street officers to support a 

range of activities across the 

transport network”. 

“TfL uses intelligence-led 

deployments to ensure there are 

enough resources to support 

operational demand, including 

taxi and private hire compliance 

operations.” 

“Up to 225 specially trained 

officers can be deployed to 

support road and vehicle 

activities, which includes 

Taxi and Private Hire (TPH) 

compliance operations.” 

“However, the new structure 

means TfL can respond to 

increased demand and draw 

upon the wider team should 

it need to deploy additional 

officers in support of TPH 

compliance operations.” 

Compliance officers are 

deployed by licensing authorities 

all around the UK to enforce taxi 

and private hire regulations to 

ensure the safety of the public 

as well as that of the drivers 

working within the industry. 

Officers would normally check 

the condition of the vehicles 

being used, such as tyres, lights 

and taxi/private hire licence 

plates. 

Drivers will also have routine 

checks undertaken to ensure 

they are meeting regulations 

including having an up-to-date 

licence. 



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Driver JOBS 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 

TAXI DRIVER CAREERS 

If you’re thinking of a career as a taxi driver, come and 

join Adelaide’s largest taxi company. 

Great income potential with all shifts available in all 

metro areas. Call ADELAIDE INDEPENDENT TAXIS on 

8202 1200 to book your free information session. 

VICTORIA 

EAST DONCASTER 

Must be 25+ years old. At least 3 years experience. East 

Doncaster changeover. Call or SMS Tony on 0413 393 

594 or email tonysursock@gmail.com. 

GEELONG 

Looking for a professional and reliable driver to join 

our fleet as a casual. Must have exceptional customer 

service and communication skills, be well presented 

and organised, and know their way around Geelong. 

Need a medium or heavy rigid licence. Available to 

work Sundays, flexible working hours. Training will be 

provided. Applicants must be Australian residents and 

have WWCC and Police Check. Hourly rates negotiable. 

Geelong Hummer Limousines 1800 486 637. 

SHEPPARTON 

Shepparaton Taxis Pty Ltd now has opportunities to 

join our fleet as a taxi operator. A limited amount of 

leases are available. If you are interested in operating 

your own taxi please contact 03 5331 4367 or email 

stephen@shepptaxis.com.au. 

BAYSIDE TAXI SERVICE 

Great set price deals with our 50 series hybrids on lpg. 

Bayside Taxi Service, 313 Bay Road, Cheltenham. For 

more info call (03) 9555 1155 or 0414 566 779. 

BALLARAT 

Ballarat Taxis Ltd now has opportunities for drivers for 

all shifts. Permanent or part time day or night shifts in 

sedans or WAVs. If interested in operating your own 

taxi we have limited opportunities to also lease. Call 

(03) 5331 4367 or email admin@ballarattaxis.com.au. 

WODONGA - GET OUT OF THE RAT RACE 

Less stress? Less traffic? Cheaper living? Why not 

drive a taxi in Wodonga? We have permanent day 

shift, night shift, sedans and WAT vehicles. Great 

takings & easier driving! Contact Wodonga Taxis on 

02 6024 3839. 

SUNBURY, GISBORNE, WOODEND, KILMORE, 

WALLAN, WHITTLESEA 

Looking for drivers full time, day and night shift, 

starting asap. In the Sunbury, Gisborne, Woodend, 

Kilmore, Wallan, Whittlesea and surrounding areas. 

Must have a Taxi Driver’s Certificate and live in the 

area. Call Emre today on 0404 020 333 or 1300 12 

13 14. 

CANBERRA 

OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS - TAXI OPERATOR 

Are you a taxi driver looking to become your own 

boss? If you are, talk to us about leasing a taxi 

plate and working with Canberra’s biggest taxi 

fleet. We will help you through the process of 

becoming an accredited taxi operator and starting 

your own business. Contact fleet@aerialcg.com or 

call our Office (02) 6126 1500. 

ACT CABS 

Earn money driving. Flexible work. Easy to get 

started. Training and support provided to new 

drivers. Full time, part time and casual driver 

positions are available now. We offer great 

working conditions and you’re backed by an 

experienced team of support staff that know the 

taxi industry inside out. Phone ACT Cabs Admin 

during business hours on (02) 6103 0882. 

CANBERRA ELITE TAXIS 

We need drivers for Canberra’s biggest and most 

experienced taxi fleet. Day, night and weekend 

shifts available. If you don’t already have a valid 

ACT “T” licence condition we can help you through 

the process quickly. For more information please 

email feedback@aerialcg.com or call (02) 6126 

1500.

OWNERS, OPERATORS 

& DRIVERS 

ADVERTISE 

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Send details (word limit=50) of your 

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QUEENSLAND 

RANK MARSHALL 

Rank Watch is looking for a rank marshall for the 

Noosa Rank for Friday and Saturday nights. On a 

week on / week off roster. If you are interested 

please email eli@suncoastcabs.com.au and 

your details will be passed onto appropriate 

personnel. 

WARWICK TAXI CABS 

Immediate Start. No experience needed. Full 

time & part time positions available. Day & night 

shifts available. Full training provided. Please 

contact our team by phoning: 0427599170 or 

email: admin@warwicktaxicabs.com.au. 

CHECKER CABS TOWNSVILLE 

Require drivers in Townsville and Magnetic Island. 

Drivers are required to reduce the wait time 

due to the passenger growth. 2-day mandatory 

training course at no cost if moving from another 

platform. A bonus system will apply. Contact Les 

0417 781 810. 

BLACK & WHITE 

All shifts available. Home changeover available 

all over Brisbane. Set Pay or 50/50 Commission. 

Limited Set pay cars available. Albion Cab Centre. 

Call Ronnie today on 0411 864 392. 

BRISBANE CROWN CABS 

All shifts available – 7 days per week. Please 

phone Tuna Guclu - 0419 484 666. 

SUNCOAST CABS 

Covering from Noosa to Caloundra & Hinterland. 

Main duty is passenger pick up & drop off. 

Suncoast Cabs services 250+ account clients 

which may involve delivery of items. Experience 

is gained on the job. A 3-day training session is 

mandatory. Calll the Driver trainer 0438 517 500. 

NEW SOUTH WALES 

COFFS HARBOUR TAXIS 

Taxi drivers needed in Coffs Harbour area. Both 

am and pm shifts are available in sedan and maxis, 

weekdays and weekends. Minimum age of 25, on 

the job training, uniform provided, all costs covered 

by base. Call 02 66586522 or email Rowan via: 

fleetsupervisor@coffstaxis.com.au for more info. 

WOLLONGONG - WANT A CAREER CHANGE? 

This could be an opportunity for you to join the team 

at the Illawarra Taxi Network. Become your own boss 

working flexible hours. Full training and assistance 

with your application is available. Must have a full NSW 

Driver’s Licence for 12 months. Call (02) 4254 2120 or 

email john.megas@illawarrataxinetwork.com.au for 

more details. 

\ 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 

PERTH BLACK & WHITE CABS 

Day shifts (5-7 days). Call Georgina on (08) 9230 0400. 

MANDURAH TAXIS 

All shifts available, especially nights, weekends and 

wheelchair bus drivers. Flexible hours – work to suit 

your lifestyle. Good income and all training provided 

free. Call (08) 9581 8999. 

CROWN CABS 

Drivers wanted full time or part time in Morley and 

Perth. Contact Tuna Guclu on 0419 484 666.

Only $ 35 for 

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Basically anything that can be used with, in or 

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Apollo Bay Taxi Business 

For Sale - $50k neg 

This long established Taxi business has been operating 

for over 10 years. No competition and regular repeat 

customers. Apollo Bay is a busy growing coastal town 

and is well supported by tourists. Perfect for an owner/ 

operator and there is plenty of scope to improve and 

grow the business. Email Phil: abtaxi@hotmail.com 

Maxi Taxi Business For Sale 

Located in the rapidly growing area of West Gippsland in 

Victoria, two Maxi Taxis plus goodwill with plenty of room 

for more growth. Full training can be provided by current 

owners and financials are available upon request. $130,000 

ONO. For more info please phone 0448 442 525. 

Leases Wanted - Brisbane 

We are expanding in Brisbane. We will pay $100 to lease 

assignments. Call into our office in Salisbury & ask for Tuna 

Guclu or call 0419 484 666 to discuss price & terms. 

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OPEL ASTRA REVEALED 

WITH PLUG-IN HYBRID 

The old Holden Astra may have 

blossomed into a neat package 

with plug-in hybrid technology. 

Opel has lifted the sheet off its 

new Astra with plug-in hybrid 

power, and it’s a tech-packed 

offering in the popular small car 

segment. What a shame Holden 

isn’t around to secure this one 

although new Opel/Vauxhall 

parent company Stellantis may just 

do that in the future. 

For now, the Opel Astra will be 

sold in Europe with a new plug-in 

hybrid drivetrain which is believed 

to be a 1.6-litre petrol producing 

a handy 165kW or so. The driving 

range would be about 50km on 

battery power and recharging the 

car takes around 7 hours. 

Inside the design is much different 

too, with the brand ‘Pure Panel’ 

digital cockpit that uses a twin 

screen system. Both screens 

measure 10 inches, one for 

infotainment and one for the 

driver. Most physical buttons are 

gone too, so controls for the air 

conditioning and the like are now 

done on the infotainment screen. 

For safety, there are five radar 

sensors that help support adaptive 

cruise control, AEB and lanekeeping 

support, and it can even 

make lane changes by itself, 

plus there are four cameras for 

expanded vision. 

Source: Practical Motoring 

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