Vic Taxi Industry - Overview for local government
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Author / Source: Victorian Taxi Association
Contributor: thinkingtransport
The Victorian taxi industry fills a crucial gap in transport networks, providing door-to-door access to areas unavailable via train or bus, without adequate parking facilities, or too far away for pedestrians and cyclists.
This overview is designed to provide local governments with an understanding of how the taxi system operates, how it is governed and most importantly, how the taxi industry and local governments can work together on issues such as;
- Complete transport networks,
- Transport for those of limited mobility,
- Community safety, and,
- Integration of new Australians.
An Industry Map has also been developed by the Victorian Taxi Association to provide an understanding of the taxi licensing process and governance framework.
See the WYNcabs case study for an example of a successful partnership between Wyndham City Council and 13CABS.
