❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the taxi industry review, driver training, complaints process, and attracting drivers during the boom. The Minister's response is vague, promising future announcements.
AnsweredQoN 3956Legislative Council
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(1) Has the Department of Transport and Taxi Industry Board completed the taxi industry review announced by the former Minister for Transport in November 2010?
(2) If yes to (1), will the Minister table the outcomes of the review?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) Does the Government intend to introduce a simplified complaints process and ensure all complainants receive feedback from the Department?
(5) Will the Minister provide details on the new training system for drivers?
(6) Will the Minister table further details on the proposed new demerit points, training and probationary systems for drivers?
(7) Does the Government have a plan for attracting good drivers into the industry during the current boom?
(8) If yes to (7), will the Minister table the plan?
(2) If yes to (1), will the Minister table the outcomes of the review?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) Does the Government intend to introduce a simplified complaints process and ensure all complainants receive feedback from the Department?
(5) Will the Minister provide details on the new training system for drivers?
(6) Will the Minister table further details on the proposed new demerit points, training and probationary systems for drivers?
(7) Does the Government have a plan for attracting good drivers into the industry during the current boom?
(8) If yes to (7), will the Minister table the plan?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 June 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
33 days
The Department of Transport advises:
(1) No
(2) Not applicable
(3 - 8) In addition to public announcements already made by the Minister in relation to improving taxi standards, safety and service, as opposed to the neglect of the industry under the previous Labor Government, details and further announcements will be made publicly when appropriate.
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(1) No
(2) Not applicable
(3 - 8) In addition to public announcements already made by the Minister in relation to improving taxi standards, safety and service, as opposed to the neglect of the industry under the previous Labor Government, details and further announcements will be made publicly when appropriate.
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