13 - 19 January 2025
Our on-street inspectors continue to conduct both plain clothes and highly visible operations throughout the state.
They also conducted compliance activities at the Big Bash Cricket, continuing to ensure safe passenger services.
Across the week 13 - 19 Jan:
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21 breaches were identified
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25 Improvement Notices were issued
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2 alleged ineligible drivers are under review
Big Bash Cricket – Moore Park
On 17 January, Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Moore Park. Unfortunately, due to rain and high winds, the match finished up early.
While many attendees used public transport to get to and from the cricket ground, point to point transport was still in demand.
Over the day, compliance across taxis and rideshare was reported as generally good.
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1 fine was issued to rideshare drivers for failing to display a retroreflective sign
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1 prohibition notice was issued to a driver for having worn tyres on their vehicle
Safety Alert
Noting a prohibition notice was issued to a driver for having worn tyres, and considering the recent wet weather, please see our past Safety Alert on driving with bald tyres. We encourage you to share this with your drivers and networks.
In the Courts
This week, a taxi service provider was convicted for safety offences relating to drivers who were ineligible to drive its taxis. For more details, please refer to the following article: In the courts – Driver eligibility
Media release
Ahead of the long weekend the Commissioner has issued a media release reminding passengers and drivers to ensure they take steps to make every ride a safe ride. You can find our media release here.
Weekly wrap up
Top offences identified
| Driver related offence | |
| Clause 20(2) Hire vehicles ensure retroreflective indicates is a hire vehicle. | 9 |
| Clause 67(1) Driver to be hired only at specific zones - Sydney Airport precinct and other airports | 9 |
| Improvement notices | |
| Clause 18(1) Approved security camera systems and safeguards - taxis in working order | 10 |
| Clause 14(2) Not contravene fare calculation devices - taxis fares and figure must be clearly visible | 8 |
| Clause 9 Vehicle maintenance (worn tyres and cracked windscreen) | 5 |