❓ Hon Steve Martin questions the Minister for Transport regarding the status and results of a compliance blitz in the taxi industry, initiated in response to concerns about regulatory adherence. The Minister provides data on notices and cautions issued.
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I refer to the Minister's answer to questions during Legislative Assembly Estimates in relation to compliance standards in the taxi industry, and the Minister's explanation that "I have asked my agency to undertake a compliance blitz to ensure that people who use taxis can do so in a regulated industry with regulations in place. For example, there is the "mystery shopper" concept, whereby undercover transport officials use taxis to make sure that the regulations are being adhered to", and I ask: (a) what is the status of this compliance blitz; (b) what has been the result of the blitz; (c) have any fines been issued in relation to the blitz; and (d) if yes to (c), how many and of what general nature?
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Answered
18 September 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
11 days
(a)-(d) The compliance crackdown commenced on 16 July 2025 with a multi-agency compliance operation at Perth Airport and is ongoing.
As of 9 September 2025, 111 improvement notices, seven defect notices and 78 cautions have been issued under Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018 .
A further 12 cautions have been issued for vehicle roadworthiness and ten defect notices have been issued under the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 .
As of 9 September 2025, 111 improvement notices, seven defect notices and 78 cautions have been issued under Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018 .
A further 12 cautions have been issued for vehicle roadworthiness and ten defect notices have been issued under the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 .
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