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Can you make a living in Suggestions ....
[from a concerned taxi driver]
this industry?

Here are a couple of suggestions that
[by K.G.] may help our industry.
I used to think that the Taxi Directorate's (now
CPVV)main responsibility was to create and 1. To reduce congestion in the city
monitor an industry where participants had why not ban all street hail for
taxis.
the opportunity of gainful employment and the
ability to provide a safe transport system for the 2. Pre-booked vehicles only, to enter
travelling public. the city, taxis waiting on city ranks
to have a minimum fare (ie $25).
Somewhere along the line, drivers and operators Pre-booked vehicles only available
remuneration has been grossly overlooked and it to credit card paying customers.
has become a part time income for the majority of
drivers. 3. To eliminate fare evasion of taxis
hailed from ranks, payment
It appears to me that industry managers and should be via myki card - touch
people in authority, have little understanding of on, touch off. If the credit amount
how hard, even impossible, it is to feed a family of the myki card isn't sufficient
and pay bills working as a driver in this industry for a minimum payment of $50
then the meter won't engage and
today.
prepayment to be negotiated
For this they have my undying resentment. before departure.

Best wishes for the
Holidays, and for health
and happiness throughout
the coming year.

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