CAUGHT

DECEMBER 2011  The top ten country towns ranked according to the number of successful prosecutions for fare evasion are: Taree - 9 Armidale - 7 Broken Hill - 7 Dubbo - 7 Inverell - 7 Bathurst - 6 Orange - 5 Goulburn - 4 Tamworth - 4 East Maitland - 3 Gosford - 3 Griffith -...
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Can I charge a tariff on a country public holiday such as a show day?

YES.  In areas where country fares apply, a surcharge of 20% of the distance rate in respect of any journey commencing between 6am and 10pm on a Sunday or public holiday.  A list of public holidays can be found at www.publicholidaysnsw.com.au
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North Coast AGM

NOVEMBER 2011  NSW Taxi Council Executive Officers attended the North Coast Taxi Council AGM. A dinner for members and guests was held at the Yamba Bowling Club the evening before, and the AGM itself provided members with an opportunity to be updated on the latest industry...
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CTOA Annual Conference and AGM

16-17 OCTOBER 2011  President Brian Wilkins and the Executive Committee hosted the CTOA Annual Conference and AGM at the Novotel Rooty Hill which was attended by country operators from across NSW, 13 sponsors, the NSW Taxi Council and Transport for NSW. The following members...
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CTOA Half Yearly Meeting

5 JUNE 2011  More than 52 members attended the Rooty Hill Holiday Inn to hear the CTOA and NSW Taxi Council Executives provide important industry information and developments.   Some of the key issues raised were: ·         New WAT Measurement...
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NSW Country Operator Guide

JULY 2011:  In Sydney, people wanting to become taxi operators must complete a training course to teach them what they need to know about the business and regulations of operating a taxi. Existing taxi operators in Sydney are also able to attend the training to update their knowledge.   Until...
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Country WAT Assessor Training

JUNE 2011:  The final Country WAT Assessors compulsory refresher training was delivered by the NSW Taxi Council on 2 June in Narrandera.   The second last session in March at the Coffs Harbour Racing Club was attended by 15 Country WAT Assessors from Morisset, Coffs Harbour,...
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Victory for CTOA and NSW Taxi Council

JANUARY 2011:  The two Industry bodies combined forces to ask Transport NSW to help get newly qualified WATS drivers on the road more quickly. Currently, drivers have to wait up to 2 weeks for their new authority once they qualify.  The CTOA and NSW Taxi Council have asked for a letter...
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Profile on Ron Vevis of Kiama Cabs - 2010 Country Taxi Driver of the Year

DECEMBER 2010 Q: How did it feel being awarded 2010 NSW Country Taxi Driver of the Year? A: I felt very honoured. I really didn’t expect it.   Q: How have things changed for you in the last 6 months since becoming the 2010 NSW Country Taxi Driver of the Year? A: Not much has really...
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2010 AGM Report: North Coast

NOVEMBER 2010:  The North Coast Taxi Council held its Annual General Meeting in Yamba this month.   Doug McLeod was elected as President, Lawrie Matthews as Vice President, Mary Mummery as Secretary.   Kevin McKenzie, Ashley Clarke-Smith and Cec Mummery were re-elected as...
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2010 AGM Report: Western Division President's Report

AUGUST 2010:  I would like to use this report to explain in some detail the most significant event that I have encountered during all my years with the taxi industry. That was the attempt by the NSW Government to deregulate the industry by the back door and the consequences of this action,...
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