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Question and Answer Tracking Details

6563 - UBER

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Hunter
  1. What is the Government doing to investigate the impact and legality of the Uber app on the taxi industry?
  2. Is it legal for an individual without a taxi or other transport licence to transport a person via a request from the Uber app?
Answer -

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.


Question asked on 18 November 2014 (session 55-2) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 19
Answer received on 17 December 2014 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 23