❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the expiry and renewal process of taxi lease plates, seeking clarification on the government's intentions and notification timeline for taxi drivers.
AnsweredQoN 4717Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
(1) Is the Minister aware that the first of the taxi lease plates will expire in May 2012?
(2) Does the Minister intend to renew or reissue these lease plates?
(3) Will the existing lessee be given first right to the renewed or reissued lease plate?
(4) If no to (3), what process does the Government intend to undertake to renew or reissue these plates?
(5) How much notice will taxi drivers be given that their lease will or will not be renewed?
(6) When will the Minister advise the taxi industry of what the Government intends to do when these leases expire?
(2) Does the Minister intend to renew or reissue these lease plates?
(3) Will the existing lessee be given first right to the renewed or reissued lease plate?
(4) If no to (3), what process does the Government intend to undertake to renew or reissue these plates?
(5) How much notice will taxi drivers be given that their lease will or will not be renewed?
(6) When will the Minister advise the taxi industry of what the Government intends to do when these leases expire?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
3 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
42 days
The Department of Transport advises:
(1 - 6) Yes, the lease plates will be offered to a successful pool of applicants and reissued in accordance with relevant legislation. The industry and current plate holders are aware of the lease expiry terms.
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(1 - 6) Yes, the lease plates will be offered to a successful pool of applicants and reissued in accordance with relevant legislation. The industry and current plate holders are aware of the lease expiry terms.
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