News archive
News archive for Taxi and Charter Vehicles
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 17/06/2011 | Taxi Camera Surveillance Unit (TCSU) subsidy Existing TCSUs will be replaced during a 30 month replacement program. On 4 January 2011, the Minister for Transport announced that taxi vehicle owners replacing their existing TCSU (installed before 1 July 2011) may apply for an 80% replacement subsidy. See more information. |
| 14/04/2011 | Demerit point system, probation and better training for taxi drivers Recalcitrant taxi drivers would have their taxi licences suspended under a proposed new demerit point system to raise industry standards. See more information or read the media statement. |
| 10/04/2011 | State Government acts to increase taxi availability The Liberal-National Government will immediately release an extra 30 full-time taxi plates to make it easier for people to catch a taxi when they need one. See more information or read the media statement. |
| 08/04/2011 | Taxi forum report now available On 8 Feb' 2011, the Minister for Transport, the Hon. Troy Buswell MLA, engaged taxi drivers in a facilitated forum at Ascot Racecourse. This was the first forum of its kind in WA where the relevant Minister met so many drivers in a consultative forum. See more information. |
| 30/03/2011 | How to get a Taxi licence ("T" extension) The Department has published a check list and some frequently asked questions on how you may apply for a "T" extension. |
| 11/02/2011 | Safety tips for taxi passengers Your safety is important - view our safety tips to keep in mind when catching taxis. See more information. |
| 28/01/2011 | Opportunity for taxi drivers to put their views on industry to Minister Transport Minister Troy Buswell has invited up to 200 taxi drivers to give him their views on the taxi industry, and ideas for its improvement, at a forum to be held on Tuesday, February 8. See more information or read the media statement. |
| 17/01/2011 | Taxi Camera Surveillance Unit Standard 2011 Updated frequently asked questions are now available. See more information. |
| 05/01/2011 | $7.74million for surveillance to make taxi travel safer The entire metropolitan taxi fleet will be fitted with new Taxi Camera Surveillance Units (TCSU) to give police a greater ability to investigate and prosecute crimes in taxis, under a $7.74million initiative announced today by Transport Minister Troy... See more information or read the media statement. |
| 30/12/2010 | $2million upgrade for Northbridge taxi hub Work will start next week on a $2million upgrade of the Milligan Street taxi rank, to provide increased safety and decreased waiting times for passengers. See more information or read the media statement. |
| 07/12/2010 | Fare increase is a fair go for taxi industry Metropolitan taxi fares will increase by 4.79 per cent after the annual fare review. See more information or read the media statement. |
| 29/11/2010 | Online demerit point enquiry tool launched. You may now look up driver's licence demerit points online. See more information. |
| 23/11/2010 | Transport Minister announces taxi industry review Transport Minister Simon O'Brien has announced four levels of action in the State's taxi industry to address a spike in passenger complaints to the Department of Transport (DoT). See more information or read the media statement. |
| 22/11/2010 | Taxi Camera Surveillance Unit (TCSU) standard 2011 Every taxi licensed to operate in the Perth metropolitan area must have a Taxi Camera Surveillance Unit (TCSU) installed of a type approved by the Department of Transport. See more information. |
| 29/10/2010 | Book your annual vehicle inspection - avoid delays. Transport urges taxi operators to book their annual vehicle inspections in advance by calling 1300 782 713. See more information. |
| 27/09/2010 | New taxi plates rolled out to help maintain service levels Perth commuters will benefit from a move to release 68 additional taxi lease plates. See more information or read the media statement. |
| 01/09/2010 | Impounding of Taxis and Omnibuses Under the Road Traffic Act 1974 (RTA) the Police have the power to impound vehicles, including taxis and omnibuses... See more information. |
| 28/04/2010 | Improved taxi services for Perth''s wheelchair taxi customers From today, eligible people living with disabilities will be able to enjoy greater access and more reliable taxi services following the introduction of three new Multi Purpose Taxi (MPT) initiatives. See more information or read the media statement. |
| 04/03/2010 | Multi-Purpose Taxi plate advertised in Kununurra The Department of Transport is currently seeking applications from potential operators for a Multi-Purpose Taxi (MPT) in Kununurra. See more information or read the media statement. |
| 28/02/2010 | Unallocated taxi plates rolled out as WA enters new era of economic growth Western Australians will benefit from the release of 56 unallocated taxi lease plates over the next 12 months and the continuation of peak period operating hours for taxis. See more information or read the media statement. |
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