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| 28/05/2009 | Taxi marshals to improve safety and reduce waiting times
Taxi patrons and drivers in the Northbridge and Fremantle entertainment precincts will soon benefit from a six-month taxi rank marshal trial.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 21/05/2009 | Transport Minister meets with Taxi Industry Board
The newly re-formed Taxi Industry Board (TIB) last night held its first meeting with Transport Minister Simon O''Brien.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 31/03/2009 | 'Fare' balance for customers and the taxi industry
Improved taxi service levels in Perth on weekday mornings would be maintained following the positive results of a 12-month trial of optional extended operating hours for peak period taxis.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 23/02/2009 | Driving a fresh perspective on the Taxi industry
Transport Minister Simon O''Brien has named Barry MacKinnon as the new Chairman of the Taxi Industry Board
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 27/01/2009 | Seatbelt Regulations – Taxi and Omnibus Operators
Regulations relating to the failure to wear seatbelts have not changed for Taxi and Omnibus operators.
Please visit our new General information and updates page for more information.
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| 21/01/2009 | Peak period taxi trial extended
A 12-month trial into peak period taxis in Perth has been extended to March 31 to allow the results of the trial to be fully evaluated.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 31/12/2008 | All taxis on the road tonight
All 1830 taxis in the Perth fleet will be on the road for New Year''s Eve.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 19/12/2008 | More options for people planning a festive season night out
More taxis will be available this festive season but people should still plan their way home in advance, Transport Minister Simon O'Brien said today.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 09/12/2008 | Late night travel options
Before you head out to party this festive season, plan your ride home.
Late-night transport options include;
- taxis,
- trains,
- NightRider bus services and
- chartered vehicles.
See more information.
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| 28/11/2008 | Western Australia's taxi drivers get a fare go
Metropolitan and country taxi fares will increase by 2.26 per cent from December 1, 2008 after a review into taxi industry operating costs concluded this month.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 19/11/2008 | Taxi driver award highlights driver safety
The safety of Perth taxi drivers was highlighted as a key issue by Transport Minister Simon O'Brien at the 2008 Taxi Driver of the Year Awards.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 05/08/2008 | New country taxi fares now available
New country taxi fares are effective from 1 August 2008.
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| 14/07/2008 | Expired F and T extensions
Taxi drivers should be aware that from 30 June 2008 there will be a new process for dealing with expired F and T extensions (previously called endorsements).
See more information.
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| 30/06/2008 | New metropolitan taxi fares now available
New metropolitan taxi fares are effective from 1 July 2008.
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| 26/06/2008 | Taxi fare rise introduced to offset increasing fuel costs
Metropolitan taxi fares will increase at the end of this month by 3.92 per cent, in recognition of increasing pressure on taxi operators from rising fuel costs.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 15/04/2008 | New initiatives improve taxi travel for the disabled
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan today announced two initiatives aimed at improving safety and access to taxis for people with disabilities.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 13/04/2008 | New multi-purpose taxi to hit the streets of Broome
Broome disabled and elderly residents are set to benefit from a new multi-purpose taxi (MPT) service, thanks to the recently introduced $15,000 Country MPT State Government grant scheme.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 07/04/2008 | $382,000 State Government funding for taxi driver training initiatives
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan today announced two pioneering initiatives to attract 400 drivers into the Perth taxi industry.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 25/01/2008 | Locals pleased with Esperance Taxi Service
Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Ljiljanna Ravlich today announced positive community feedback was received in a recent review of the Esperance taxi Industry.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 23/01/2008 | New subsidies to improve regional MPT services
Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Ljiljanna Ravlich today announced the provision of interim funding by the State Government to support subsidies for Multi-Purpose Taxis and wheelchair accessible taxis operating in.....
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| 22/01/2008 | Geraldton taxis in security camera trial
A trial involving the use of security cameras in taxis is under way in Geraldton.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 19/01/2008 | Major taxi reform to boost taxi numbers and peak period service
The State Government today announced the biggest single release of conventional full-time taxi plates in decades.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 29/11/2007 | New taxis and charter vehicles website
This section has recently been redesigned to help you find what you're looking for. The taxis and charter vehicles section now contains better information, publications and guidelines. Please contact us for more information.
See more information.
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| 23/11/2007 | New environmentally friendly taxis are now green and more easily seen
The streets of Perth are turning green with the launch of the Western Australia's distinctive 'green' taxi fleet.
Read the media statement.
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| 13/11/2007 | State Government to release 100 more taxi plates
An additional 100 peak period taxi plates will help Perth's taxi services handle the busy Christmas and New Year party season.
Read the media statement.
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| 06/06/2007 | Perth's taxi fleet to go green
Perth's taxi fleet is turning a shade 'greener' with new incentives to encourage more environmentally friendly vehicles on city streets.
See more information or read the media statement.
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| 06/03/2007 | Major reform to boost taxi numbers
Up to 20 new taxi licence lease plates will be issued each month, until Perth's taxi industry is consistently meeting minimum service standards.
See more information or read the media statement.
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