Uber Is Set To Be Legalised In NSW

On Monday the Daily Telegraph reported the state government would announce sweeping reforms to taxi regulation.

According to a report in the Daily Telegraph this morning, the state’s war with Uber is set to come to a close – or at least a tentative cease fire – as Transport for NSW begins plans to legalise the service.

The changes, which will reportedly be introduced next month, are the result of the NSW government’s Point to Point Taskforce, established in July.

Taxi drivers will also retain exclusive access to waiting areas and the right to accept kerbside hails.

But Baird said an independent report was still being considered.

Checker Yellow Cab driver Jatinder Cheema is also happy with last week’s decision against Uber because he relies on earning an income in the taxi industry.

‘But it is yet to go beyond that, so obviously that report will be considered as part of the due process of government and go to cabinet in good time, ‘ he told 2GB Radio on Monday.

Like many in the taxi industry, Richard has been outspoken against the ride sharing app and he hopes judges in other cities follow Calgary’s lead and prohibit the company from operating until they “follow the same rules”.

Taxi plates can cost up to $320,000 in NSW but their value has been reduced by competition from Uber.

The NSW Taxi Council has been running a campaign called “ridesharing – it’s not worth the risk” encouraging the state government to crackdown on the services that it says are illegal.

Uber Australia and New Zealand general manager David Rohrsheim has welcome the news of this possible legislation.

In the ACT, Uber drivers must pay $50 for accreditation and an annual licence fee of $100, as well as undertake compulsory criminal history checks, background checks and obtain third-party insurance.

Hire cars license fees will also drop, from $4,600 to $100 a year.