IPART reviews taxi fares annually under a five year standing reference received from the Premier and makes recommendations on fares to the Minister for Transport (a copy of the standing reference is available below under Terms of Reference).
IPART has now finalised its 2008 fare review and has made recommendations to the Minister for Transport. The final report, setting out IPART’s recommendations, is available below.
The timetable for the review can be accessed here.
Sets out results of a taxi cost survey completed by drivers and operators in NSW in 2007. Provides PWC’s analysis of the survey results and recommended weightings for the taxi cost index.
Discusses the results of the taxi cost survey completed by PricewaterhouseCoopers and other issues that will be considered in the 2008 taxi review. Also sets out specific issues for comment. Submissions are due on 4 March 2008.
PART today released its draft recommendations on taxi fares. The draft recommendations are for an average increase in fares of 3.8 per cent in urban areas (Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle) and 3.2 per cent in country areas from 1 July 2008. Submissions on the draft recommendations are due by 16 May 2008.
