Meet Rod
Rod has been involved in the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry for over 30 years. Beginning as a Taxi driver in the bustling streets of Victoria to becoming the president of the Commercial Passenger Vehicles Association. It was then Rod found his passion in fighting for the rights of the Taxi industry, fighting for their safety and fair treatment.
In 2018, after the illegal entry of Uber, Rod and his friend and business partner, Andre, decided to take their fight to Parliament. In November 2018, Rod was successfully elected into the legislative Council of Victoria representing the Transport Matters party. He fought for 4 hard years for the rights of the transport sector as well as many other issues close to his heart. Although not successful in 2022, Rod still fights for the rights of vulnerable workers.
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ManpowerGroup Australia Partnership
ManpowerGroup Australia is pleased to announce a partnership with Mr. Rod Barton, a former Member of Parliament in the Victorian Legislative Council, former leader of the Transport Matters Party and past President of the Victorian Commercial Passenger Vehicle...
Is this privatization truly in the public interest?
It's no secret that Uber paid to have the taxi rank removed from in front of the Melbourne International terminal. What's also known is that the only taxi ranks are located in the car park of terminal 4 and at the far end of terminal 1. These taxi ranks couldn't be...
Beware the Trojan Horse: Uber’s Shift Raises Concerns for Gig Workers
Uber, once hailed as a revolutionary tech company connecting riders with drivers, has recently made a significant policy shift by partnering with a Chinese vehicle manufacturer to supply and finance electric vehicles for their Australian fleet. This move has raised...
Uber Class Action Update
Rod Barton, Andre Baruch and Nadav Prawer, after a power of work we got into a position to bring this action to Maurice Blackburn lawyers. I want to thank Andre and Nadav, if it wasn’t for them I believe this case would never have got started. Thank you to the team at...
Reviving the Taxi Industry: A Triumph Over Adversity and a Lifeline for Our Disability Sector.
We now have a new Premier and a new Transport Minister, it has been 5 years since the reforms of 2018 it is time and appropriate to reflect on what has happened and review. Reviving the Taxi Industry: Repairing the Past, Navigating the Present, and Charting a...
“What’s behind the current shortage of wheelchair taxis?”
An excellent interview on ABC featured Nick Abrahim, CEO of the NSW Taxi Council, discussing the declining numbers of wheelchair-accessible taxis in NSW. However this issue is not unique to NSW but is happening around Australia. This interview addresses the issues...
Congratulations Transport Workers Union - TWU Transport Workers Union, Victorian/Tasmanian Branch - TWUVicTas on this significant step. Now off to the Senate!Transport Reform has successfully cleared the House of Representatives! Massive congratulations to the dedicated workers who've tirelessly campaigned and rallied at the national convoys.
We're one step closer to a safer, fairer industry, but the battle's not over. The Senate vote looms in the new year, and we need your support to secure those crucial votes. Let's keep pushing for the reforms our essential workers deserve!
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What reforms are they proposing
“The taxi industry has reacted with fury after Uber announced customers can now book a cab on the ridesharing app.
It's up to drivers if they want to sign-up but critics say it could spell the end of traditional hail and rank companies.”
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I"m also suspecting UBER are smelling the rat with the new laws to come in effect soon.
Come on Reid..stop annoying cabs and go get the touters 😂
My god what's next never ending.
It’s rank and hail in Queensland
This Morning I was on 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russell talking Uber and Taxi licences.
Jacinta Allan Gabrielle Williams MP #nottoolate
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The 'bizarre' change coming to Uber in Melbourne today - 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel
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In the past this would have been unthinkable, and transport advocate Rod Barton says it's "bizarre".0 CommentsComment on Facebook