❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on licensing regulations for small charter vehicles, specifically regarding vehicle eligibility and minimum hourly rates. The response clarifies the criteria and policy rationale.
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SMALL CHARTER VEHICLES - LICENSING
(1) Which regulations detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as a small charter vehicle or private taxi licence for the conveyance of tourists in country areas? (2) Do the regulations specify that licences are restricted to particular commercial manufacturers’ brands of vehicles; and, if so, what are the policy reasons for not licensing alternative commercial brands of passenger vehicles? (3) Is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis seven-seater with six airbags an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (4) Is a 1962 Austin Vanden Plas Princess an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST
(1) Which regulations detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as a small charter vehicle or private taxi licence for the conveyance of tourists in country areas? (2) Do the regulations specify that licences are restricted to particular commercial manufacturers’ brands of vehicles; and, if so, what are the policy reasons for not licensing alternative commercial brands of passenger vehicles? (3) Is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis seven-seater with six airbags an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (4) Is a 1962 Austin Vanden Plas Princess an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST
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On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(2) Do the regulations specify that licences are restricted to particular commercial manufacturers’ brands of vehicles; and, if so, what are the policy reasons for not licensing alternative commercial brands of passenger vehicles? (3) Is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis seven-seater with six airbags an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (4) Is a 1962 Austin Vanden Plas Princess an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(3) Is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis seven-seater with six airbags an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (4) Is a 1962 Austin Vanden Plas Princess an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(4) Is a 1962 Austin Vanden Plas Princess an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(2) Do the regulations specify that licences are restricted to particular commercial manufacturers’ brands of vehicles; and, if so, what are the policy reasons for not licensing alternative commercial brands of passenger vehicles? (3) Is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis seven-seater with six airbags an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (4) Is a 1962 Austin Vanden Plas Princess an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(3) Is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis seven-seater with six airbags an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (4) Is a 1962 Austin Vanden Plas Princess an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(4) Is a 1962 Austin Vanden Plas Princess an eligible passenger vehicle for such a licence; and, if not, why not? (5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(5) Is a licensed operator required to charge a minimum hourly rate set by the department; and, if so, what are the public policy reasons for such a requirement? Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(1)-(2) The Transport Co-ordination Act 1966 pertains to the licensing of vehicles as omnibuses such as SCVs and PTs. There are no regulations that detail the type of passenger vehicle that may be licensed as an SCV or PT. The eligibility of vehicle type is determined by licensing guidelines. I table a copy of these guidelines for the member’s information. [See paper 2626.] (3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(3) No, because under the guidelines the vehicle’s net purchase price, when new, must be equivalent to or greater than the threshold at which the luxury car tax applies. (4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(4) Yes, because under the classic/invitation vehicle category the vehicle is more than 25 years of age. (5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
(5) Yes. The basis for minimum rates is to keep the market for pre-booked services as supplied by SCVs and PTs separated from the traditional metropolitan and country taxi markets respectively. This system was introduced by a government of which the member was a part.
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