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NSW Taxi Council and Business Sydney Continue Advocacy for Fairer CTP Reform
The NSW Taxi Council is grateful for the continued support from Business Sydney, advocating for a fairer CTP system for Taxis and Rideshare. Executive Director at Business Sydney, Paul Nicolaou said: "Sydney should be concerned that up to 300 Taxi Operators a year are leaving the industry and one of the reasons is there is no level playing field with Rideshare when it comes to Compulsory Third Party (CTP) premiums. Cab operators are paying up to $6,000 a year while ridesh

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Taxi Driver Update - Australia Day in Sydney
Monday 26 January 2026 Barangaroo, Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay and The Rocks Australia Day in Sydney will take place on Mon day 26 January 2026, with a full day of activities and celebrations across Sydney Harbour and the CBD. From early morning Dawn Reflections and traditional ceremonies to lively day time festival experiences and evening entertainment, the event offers something for the whole community. Key Venues Barangaroo, Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay and The R

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NSW Taxi Council Launches "Make It Fair Campaign"CTP for Taxis in NSW is Untenable and Needs Urgent Reform
The NSW Taxi Council is amplifying its campaign to make the CTP system fair for Taxi Operators. We’ve taken our advocacy direct to the NSW Government in a meeting with Minister Jihad Dib. We’ve made it very clear that having two sets of rules applying to businesses doing the same thing is untenable. How is it fair for Taxi Operators to be paying around $4,900 in Regional NSW or $6,000 Metro for CTP while rideshare operators pay just $500 to $700 (the same as private

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CTOA Annual General Meeting 2025
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF MEETING The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NSW Country Taxi Operators Association (CTOA) is to be held on Thursday 11th December 2025, commencing at 6pm. The AGM will be held online, via Zoom (Please note that further meeting details, including the Zoom Link to join will be sent out to Members who register to attend, closer to the AGM date). Please refer to the button below to register to attend the AGM. The lodgment of n

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Reminder for Taxi ServiceProviders & Drivers New Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) Docket Books
Source: Transport for NSW The new TTSS NSW Travel Docket Book was launched on 1 October 2025, and while old docket books were originally scheduled to be phased out by 30 November, taxi service providers and drivers are now asked to continue accepting old dockets until 31 January 2026 . Drivers also have until 28 February 2026 to submit any remaining old dockets, after which they will no longer be accepted for payment. Drivers must submit all completed dockets within 28

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NSW Taxi Council Proudly Adopts the Women's Safety Charter to PromoteSafety in Taxis
The NSW Taxi Council is proud to announce its adoption of the Women’s Safety Charter, a landmark initiative led by Transport for NSW to improve the safety of women in public spaces, including the NSW Taxi Industry. This step reflects our commitment to making Taxis a safer, more welcoming environment for all passengers. The Women's Safety Charter brings together Government agencies, industry, advocates, and community organisations to work collectively on safety initiatives. It

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Reminder: New Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) Docket Books Released 1 October 2025
The new TTSS NSW Travel Docket Book launched on 1 October 2025, and while participants can use their current books during the transition period ending 30 November 2025, only new books will be issued from the launch date, and drivers have until 31 December 2025 to submit old dockets for subsidy payment, after which old dockets will no longer be accepted. Key Updates: 1. Completing the new travel dockets All fields must be completed before the docket is submitted. Drivers may

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NSW Taxi Council Opposes Move to Make Uber PIN Permanent at Sydney Airport
The NSW Taxi Council has opposed a move by the NSW Government to extend the Uber PIN Trial at Sydney Airport for another six months, with...

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Sunday Telegraph Exclusive:Penalties for Fare Related Offences to Increase to $3,000
"Banned taxi firm rebrands 250-cab fleet to dodge Sydney Airport ban" Source: The Sunday Telegraph, Reported By: Matthew Benns A...

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NSW Taxi Council Sends Strong Message Following TSP Banned at Sydney Airport
NSW Taxi Council CEO, Nick Abrahim was on the 2GB Ben Fordham Breakfast Program, talking with John Stanley following a major announcement...

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Taxi Service Provider Banned from Passenger Pick Up at Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport has issued a ban notice to a Sydney Taxi Service Provider, restricting any vehicles from its fleet to access the kerbside...

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NSW Taxi Council Calls for Bans to Rogue Taxi Drivers from Sydney Airport
The NSW Taxi Council is calling for rogue Taxi drivers to be banned from Sydney Airport, as part of a Four Point Plan released last week....

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NSW Taxi Council & CTOA Proudly Join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
The NSW Taxi Council and Country Taxi Operators Association (CTOA) are proud to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program as...

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13cabs Joins the NSW Taxi Council as Returning Members
The NSW Taxi Council is delighted to announce that 13cabs has returned as members of the Peak Body Association for the NSW Taxi...

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Capped Cab Fare from Sydney Airport to Give Visitors a Fair Go - 12 Month Trial to Commence from 3 November 2025
Source: Media Release by NSW Government - Minister for Transport Saturday, 13 September 2025 Millions of people who arrive at Sydney...

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Annual General Meeting 2025 Preliminary Notice of Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Taxis NSW is to be held on Monday 24th November 2025, commencing at 6 pm. The AGM will be held...

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MEDIA RELEASE: NSW TAXI COUNCIL ANNOUNCES FOUR POINT PLAN TO TACKLE ROGUE BEHAVIOUR
The NSW Taxi Council has released a four point plan as a measure to tackle rogue behaviour and to give passengers confidence and...

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Minns Labor Government To Increase Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Availability
Source: Media Release by NSW Government The Minns Labor Government is continuing to deliver fair access to Wheelchair Accessible Taxis...

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IPART Has Completed Its Review Into Maximum Rank and Hail Taxi Fares to Apply from 1 July 2025.
IPART has completed its review and published their Final Report on maximum rank and hail taxi fares to apply from 1 July 2025. Fares for...

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Taxi Driver Update - Australia Day in Sydney
Sunday 26 January 2025 Barangaroo, Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay and The Rocks Thousands of spectators will head down to Sydney CBD to...

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