Complex cab fares enough to drive you crazy Here, the authorities are rather inconsistent. Taxis are considered public transport when it comes to the tallying of public transport ridership numbers. Operators are given special dispensation when it comes to Certificate of Entitlement bidding, and granted bigger tax rebates than private car buyers are if they choose environmentally friendlier models. But elsewhere, they are deemed private transport. Operators enjoy a laissez-faire environment no different from that of car rental companies (in fact, they operate like car rental companies), free to set whatever rates they choose. Is it then time for the Government to re-regulate fares and the industry? Indeed, it must. If it considers taxis as public transport. (article in comment)
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:28:37 +0000
Trending Topics
© 2015