A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses the minimum fare for small charter vehicles (SCV) and license fees, with the Minister denying prior commitment to removing the minimum fare and stating no action is planned. The Minister also denies considering an increase to SCV driver license fees but will monitor the appropriateness of the existing fee.

AnsweredQoN 1533Legislative Council
Asked
9 September 2014
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) Can the Minister confirm that his predecessor had committed to removing the $60 minimum fare for small charter vehicles (SCV)? (2) If yes to (1), is the Minister also committed to removing the minimum fee? (3) If no to (1), what action is the Minister
willing to take in regards to the minimum charge for SCV? (4) Is the Minister considering increasing the license fee for SCV drivers? (5) If yes to (4), what amount is the Minister considering? (6) If no to (4), how is the Minister going to guarantee there is a level playing field for both taxi and SCV drivers?

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Answered
14 October 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
35 days
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable
(3) No action is planned.
(4) No. The Government will continue to monitor whether the existing licence fee is appropriate given ongoing change in the market place.
(5) Not applicable
(6) SCV drivers will continue to be required to comply with the law.

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