Question – taxi regulator denies VicPol access to evidence
I asked the Minister for Public Transport if was the taxi regulators role to dictate when Victoria Police are able access evidence for their inquiries following two instances in Wodonga where police have been refused footage following alleged incidents.
CPV fees dropped and trip levy under review
Permit fees for commercial passenger vehicles and drivers will be waived and the $1 trip levy is under review following pressure from national industry group Transport Alliance Australia and Transport Matters Party leader Rod Barton.
CPV driver accreditation
I asked the Minister for Public Transport whether the current register of accredited commercial passenger vehicle drivers was accurate and whether audits were done to ensure all meet requirements of regular police checks. Her answer is attached.
Safety must be a priority: Barton says stop touting now
Touting and unaccredited drivers in the commercial passenger vehicle industry are ticking time bombs that must be stopped says Transport Matters Party leader Rod Barton.
Taxi Regulator to be swallowed by Department of Transport
The former Taxi Services Commission will be swallowed by the State Government’s mega Department of Transport when it comes into operation at the beginning of July.
Touting offences back on the table
Penalties for touting are back on table following a huge increase in complaints about drivers approaching people at Melbourne Airport, major events and on Melbourne’s city streets. Industry stakeholders will be consulted on options for managing touting, including reintroducing touting offences after Transport Matters Party leader Rod Barton campaigned the government to fix the problem.
QUESTION: VH Number Plates
I ask the minister to explain why VicRoads have ceased to release VH plates to hire car operators in Victoria, keeping in mind that VicRoads have reserved the plates from VHA right through to VHZ.