Taxi drivers to be fined $1,000 for refusing to turn on meters or declining fares in NSW

30/05/2023 06:14 The Guardian

Transport minister Jo Haylen says drivers had been warned that enforcement officers would be out in force, especially during events like VividFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government is increasing on-the-spot fines from $300 to $1,000 for rogue taxi drivers who are caught refusing to turn on their meters, refusing fairs or negotiating prices with riders amid rising reports of dodgy operators across the state.The transport minister, Jo Haylen, said drivers had been warned that enforcement officers would be out in force, especially during events like Vivid, and would not hesitate to issue them with a hefty fine.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

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