Hardship fund and licensing update

Sep 07, 2016
Taxi and hire car licence holders who intend to apply for the $50 million hardship component of the Fairness Fund announced by Government on 23 August can now register their interest in applying for assistance.
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VTA Industry Day 2016

Aug 25, 2016
In light of the recent Government announcement regarding reform of the commercial passenger vehicle industry, the VTA is hosting a one-day event to brief the taxi industry on the changes and answer any questions you may have, followed by dinner.
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Victorian Taxi Association responds to sweeping industry reform package

Aug 23, 2016
The Victorian Taxi Association (VTA) is aware of the reform packaged announced today by Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister Jacinta Allan and we were grateful for the opportunity to be briefed on the content last night.
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Mobile phones and driving is a deadly combination

Jul 01, 2016
Alison Boyes, Superintendent of Transit, Safety Division at Victoria Police offers a reminder to motorists about the rules surrounding mobile phone use while driving.
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Taxi Industry law reform: an update from NSW

Jul 01, 2016
In early June 2016, the NSW government commenced the second phase of the wider taxi industry reform which is currently sweeping across the country in the wake of the introduction of Uber and other ride hail services.
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Taxi industry tackling racism

Jul 01, 2016
The VTA has recently signed up as a supporter of the "RACISM. IT STOPS WITH ME" campaign launched by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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Interstate taxi subsidy program vouchers

Jun 10, 2016
Members of taxi subsidy programs, like the MPTP in Victoria, receive the same discount on fares they are entitled in their home state when travelling within Australia so these vouchers must be accepted by Victorian taxi drivers.
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VTA applauds Government for swift action to protect passengers

Jun 07, 2016
The Victorian Taxi Association applauds the Andrews Government and Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan for moving swiftly to ensure the safety of all Victorian's using commercial passenger vehicle services.
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Review of 2005 taxi regulations

Jun 01, 2016
Current taxi regulations are due to expire soon and new draft regulations have been released for consultation.
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