As announced by the Minister for
Transport earlier this month, the Ministry of
Transport will supervise a Wheelchair Accessible
Taxi (WAT) driver 'drop fee' trial in New South
Wales
The trial will commence on Saturday, 1
December 2007. The payment of $8.47 ($7.70 plus
GST) will be made on TTSS M50 journeys made in a
WAT.
There will be no cost incurred to passengers.
Drivers are not permitted to ask you for extra
money to cover the incentive payment.
The Ministry has written to the following
advising them of the initiative:
- All WAT drivers
- All WAT operators
- All M50 participants in the Taxi
Transport Subsidy Scheme
- All taxi networks in NSW.
I have attached copies of relevant documents
for your information. This information can also
be accessed at the Ministry's website www.transport.nsw.gov.au
A toll free number 1800 200 592 has been set up
to answer any questions you may have in regard
to the trial.
Should you have any query or comment, please
be in touch with Robert Grieve on telephone
9689- 8894.
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
28 November 2007
