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Do you need a

        WWCC or WWVP?



        Every Australian State and Territory has   ride-share vehicles (industry drivers) in   drivers who have remained working
        rules regarding the calibre of people   Australia varies from State to State.  ACT,   during this crisis have built a great
        allowed to work regularly with children.    South Australia and Tasmania require   rapport with their passengers.  There is
        ACT and Tasmania even extend this   all industry drivers to have a WWVP or   currently great community confidence
        rule to include those who work with   WWCC.  Yet in all other States and NT   in our industry and now is probably a
        adults who are disadvantaged, and the   the industry drivers are only required   good time to build on that by insisting
        applicant must pass a Working With   to have a current WWCC or WWVP if   that all industry drivers must have a
        Vulnerable Persons (WWVP) check.  In   they are providing a service that is   WWCC or WWVP.
        the other States the applicant must   specifically for children.
        undergo and attain a Working With                          Surely our travelling public deserve to
        Children Check.              All around Australia this industry has   be protected and assured that their
                                     been hit severely by the COVID-19   driver is fit and proper to be transporting
        The government requirement for   pandemic and is only just now starting   them.
        drivers of taxis, hire cars, limousines and   to get back on its feet.  The industry

         State            Check               Taxi / Hire Car / Limousine / Ride-Share
         ACT               WWVP                           Yes for all Drivers
         New South Wales   WWCC               Yes, if the transport service is specifically for children.
         Northern Territory  WWCC             Yes, if the transport service is specifically for children.
         Queensland        WWCC               Yes, if the transport service is specifically for children.
         South Australia   WWCC                           Yes for all Drivers
         Tasmania          WWVP                           Yes for all Drivers
         Victoria          WWCC       Yes, if the taxi work involves school runs or transporting children regularly OR
                                              Yes, if the transport service is specifically for children.
         Western Australia  WWCC                 Yes, if the service is specifically for children.



                                            PROTECT YOURSELF AND

                                                 YOUR PASSENGERS



                                   CARvid safe protection barrier

                                   A universal soft clear barrier separating front and rear seats.  It uses a unique
                                   frame that contours to the car's B-pillars and roofline, and attaches to the
                                   vehicle with non-permanent, removable fixings.

                                   The barrier helps protect the driver and passengers from germs that are
                                   spread through coughing and sneezing.  It will allow drivers to operate their
                                   vehicles totally contactless from their passengers.  You can even use EFT
                                   payments through the barrier's material.

               Pre-orders are being taken now! Stock will be available soon from $129 each (including GST).
                  For more information please visit the OZCABSTORE website www.ozcabstore.com.au.


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