This Question on Notice addresses whether taxi user subsidy scheme vouchers can be used for Uber or charter vehicles. The response indicates a review of the scheme is underway, potentially leading to future changes.

AnsweredQoN 818Legislative Council
Asked
25 August 2016
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

TAXI
INDUSTRY — USER SUBSIDY SCHEME VOUCHERS — UBER AND CHARTER
VEHICLES
818. Hon ALANNA CLOHESY to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
(1) Will taxi user subsidy scheme vouchers be honoured for
use in Uber vehicles or charter vehicles?
(2) If no to (1), are there plans to change the current
arrangements; and, if so, what are the plans?
(3) If yes to (1), when were these changes made?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
(1) No.
(2) The
department is currently seeking a consultant to facilitate a review of the taxi
user subsidy scheme. The outcomes of the review will be considered along with
stage 2 reforms of the on-demand transport industry and will guide the future
administration of the scheme.
(3) Not
applicable.

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