❓ Question regarding the deregulation of the taxi industry, specifically concerning the timeline for new regulations, license fees for on-demand services, and compensation for taxi plate owners. The government outlines its plans for transition assistance instead of direct compensation.
AnsweredQoN 5290Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Government's plans in respect to deregulation of the taxi
industry and ask: (a) when will the Government bring in the new regulations announced in
December 2015; (b) what are the expected license fees for on-demand services; (c) will the Government be providing a compensation package for owners of
taxi plates; and (d) if no to (c) why not?
industry and ask: (a) when will the Government bring in the new regulations announced in
December 2015; (b) what are the expected license fees for on-demand services; (c) will the Government be providing a compensation package for owners of
taxi plates; and (d) if no to (c) why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
10 May 2016
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
47 days
(a) It is anticipated the new regulations will commence in July 2016, subject to consideration and endorsement by Government
(b) The expected licences fees for on-demand services will not be finalised and available until considered by Government
(c) No, the Government will not be providing a compensation package, however a transition package is being developed to support industry innovation and assist businesses to transition. A hardship fund for plate owners will also be established.
(d) The Government is not providing compensation for taxi plate owners for the following reasons:
•The Government is not taking away a property right and taxi plate owners will retain their licence to continue to offer services
•Market fluctuations occur all the time and Government is unable to compensate businesses every time there is a fluctuation in the market
•There are no impediments to an innovative taxi business serving its customers in an exemplary manner and remaining competitive
•A transition assistance package and hardship fund will provide support for taxi plate owners
(b) The expected licences fees for on-demand services will not be finalised and available until considered by Government
(c) No, the Government will not be providing a compensation package, however a transition package is being developed to support industry innovation and assist businesses to transition. A hardship fund for plate owners will also be established.
(d) The Government is not providing compensation for taxi plate owners for the following reasons:
•The Government is not taking away a property right and taxi plate owners will retain their licence to continue to offer services
•Market fluctuations occur all the time and Government is unable to compensate businesses every time there is a fluctuation in the market
•There are no impediments to an innovative taxi business serving its customers in an exemplary manner and remaining competitive
•A transition assistance package and hardship fund will provide support for taxi plate owners
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