Question regarding taxi lease plate holders in WA who were permitted to not drive for over a month in 2011, and the circumstances surrounding such permissions. The answer confirms this occurred for compassionate reasons for up to six months.

AnsweredQoN 5280Legislative Council
Asked
8 March 2012
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

(1) In 2011, did any taxi lease plate operators have permission to hold a lease plate and not drive for more than one month?
(2) If yes to (1), what were the circumstances?
(3) How long was the driver granted approval to hold the lease plate and not be the driver?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
1 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
54 days
The Department of Transport advises:
(1) Yes
(2) Compassionate grounds.
(3) Six months.
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