Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Hunter
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- What is the Government doing to investigate the impact and legality of the
Uber app on the taxi industry?
- Is it legal for an individual without a taxi or other transport licence to
transport a person via a request from the Uber app?
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Answer -
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I am advised:
The Government's position is clear. Taxi and hire car services in New
South Wales must be provided in a licensed taxi or hire car by an accredited
operator and a driver authorised by Roads and Maritime Services.
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Question asked on 18 November 2014 (session 55-2)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 19
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Answer received on 17 December 2014
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 23
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