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- it is no longer sufficient for our CPV Industry Update passengers - if not, then the
industry to be seen as the "least driver is to politely excuse him/
worse" mode of transportation at The regulator - Commercial herself from accepting the fare
the lowest cost to the consumer. Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV) and suggest another mode of
is holding weekly video meetings transport. For example, one of the
We provide a top level service for and TAA representatives have prospective passengers appears
our clientele which is way beyond joined other industry stakeholders unwell, the driver can suggest that
just taking them from A to B. We at these on-line conferences. they get a patient transfer vehicle
all deserve to be recognised for to take them to their destination.
what we provide and to be paid It is via these video meetings that
accordingly. As well, we need to we are able to learn what CPVV is CPVV is integrally involved in the
continue pushing to support our actively doing to assist industry COVID-19 Taskforce, and it requests
drivers and see how we can get the stakeholders during the COVID-19 the public to report to it any driver
Government to give support also. crisis, and also receive answers cases of COVID-19. CPVV will then
to some questions that need remove these drivers from work
Transport Alliance Australia, along clarification. until medically cleared.
with Rod Barton MP and the entire
Transport Matters Party team, Essential services at this stage CPVV has established a supply
are actively advocating that the are Public Transport (including arrangement of Personal Protective
Government support for small CPVs), Vehicle Testers and Driving Equipment (PPE) for BSPs. This is
business equally applies to those in Instructors and therefore, as at the a buyback program - meaning the
our industry, particularly the bailee time of writing, are exempt from product is not free of charge. You
drivers. passenger number restrictions. But can request supply of PPE product
drivers should always apply safety and there will be a fee applicable
We are aware that these are principles when transporting their to this product. Updates will be
difficult and challenging times; passengers. posted on the CPVV website under
but together we will get through the COVID-19 link.
this challenge. Please look after It is totally up to the driver whether
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