28 October – 3 November 2024
Over the past week the Commissioner’s Authorised Officers (AOs) have continued their statewide compliance blitz targeting meter visibility in taxis, as well as plain clothes and highly visible uniformed activities at major events and targeted locations.
Across the week:
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19 breaches were identified
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41 Improvement Notices were issued
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2 Prohibition Notices have been issued
Taxi meter blitz
The Commissioner’s AOs conducted a compliance blitz across the state this week to crack down on rogue drivers intentionally hiding the meter from passengers.
Taxi operators are also being targeted as a part of the blitz to make sure they are ensuring meters in their taxis are visible to all passengers.
503 vehicle inspections were conducted by the team between Monday 28 October - Sunday 3 November with 28 vehicles found to be non-compliant.
Our AOs also noted that over the week the level of compliance and meter visibility improved.
To ensure every passenger is getting a fair fare, passengers must always be able to see the meter, and taxis drivers must always charge what is displayed on the meter. The fare displayed on the meter must not exceed that listed in the NSW Fare Order.
Please see our media release that was issued last Friday on the blitz.
Oz Tag National Championships - Coffs Harbour
On Friday 1 November, the Oz Tag National Championships took place in Coffs Harbour.
8 taxis and 9 rideshare vehicles were inspected after the championships.
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5 rideshare drivers were identified not displaying their retroreflective sign
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1 Improvement Notice was issued for a worn tyres
Weekly wrap up
Top offences identified
| Driver related offence | |
| Clause 20(2) Retroreflective sign | 9 |
| Clause 28(1) Taxi driver identity document to be displayed | 3 |
| Clause 81(1) (a) Fare calculation device must not be started by taxi driver before hiring | 2 |
| Improvement notices | |
| Clause 14(2) not contravene fare calculation devices – taxi fares and figures must be clearly visible | 27 |
| Clause 18(1) Approved security camera systems and safeguards – taxis in working order | 9 |
| Clause 9 Vehicle maintenance | 2 |
In the media
Over the last week, the Commissioner has published three media releases.
Taxi drivers get hands-on with Guide Dogs at Sydney Airport
Point to Point Transport Commissioner currently targeting rogue drivers covering taxi meters
Education
Our Fare Calculation Device fact sheet is a great quick education reference for drivers and service providers to understand fare calculation devices and your obligations under the law.