Time to sell and run Aussie

New green paper proposed by the WA govt. will eventually, I suspect, make it's way across the whole country.

the main points are


Green paper - key points

    More flexible and less prescriptive licensing environment
    More competition and transition towards level playing field
    One licensing regime applied to all drivers and vehicles - minimum standards enforced to ensure safety
    Move away from metered system to pre-agreed fares and payment before travel
    Potential scrapping or reduction of annual government fees for plate owners and those who lease government plates
    No compensation for existing plate owners
    Department of Transport focus on compliance; be given greater powers
    Taxi drivers not forced to affiliate with a particular dispatch service, such as Swan Taxis
    Regulate industry under a single act
    Industry take on greater responsibility for training drivers


http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-17/sweeping-changes-to-the-taxi-system-in-wa-proposed-in-green-pap/6628880

run aussie run

Don't worry, Aussie only has a driver's licence.

More importantly though, who's playing tonight John?

Some of that I agree with.  Some I don't.  In Qld you do not obtain a plate for $13,000.00.  Closer to $M0.5.  I think that WA thing is (attempting to) address the Uber issue, but as each State is entirely different, I really can't say much.

I know that the Qld Govt (on both sides) supports the existing regime here.  They are yet to work out a long term solution concerning Uber, assuming it is not prosecuted out of existence as an illegal operation.

I wouldn't have thought that somebody who, apparently,  had some excess money to "invest" would be silly enough to buy taxi plates. Who uses taxis?  There must have been a reason for the madness. *shrug*. Presumably it keeps Arsie out of his home and wife's "space" plus the pub/golf club.  ;D

Aussie wrote on Jul 17^th, 2015 at 6:37pm:

Some of that I agree with.  Some I don't.  In Qld you do not obtain a plate for $13,000.00.  Closer to $M0.5.  I think that WA thing is (attempting to) address the Uber issue, but as each State is entirely different, I really can't say much. I know that the Qld Govt (on both sides) supports the existing regime here.  They are yet to work out a long term solution concerning Uber, assuming it is not prosecuted out of existence as an illegal operation.

that's why you need to get out now ... at the moment you might get some money for your plates ... if you wait for things to change they'll become worthless overnight

Neferti wrote on Jul 17^th, 2015 at 6:38pm:

I wouldn't have thought that somebody who, apparently,  had some excess money to "invest" would be silly enough to buy taxi plates. Who uses taxis?  There must have been a reason for the madness. *shrug*. Presumably it keeps Arsie out of his home and wife's "space" plus the pub/golf club.  ;D

i know a few people that have invested in taxi plates over the years ... they were once very profitable

John Smith wrote on Jul 17^th, 2015 at 6:39pm:

Neferti wrote on Jul 17th, 2015 at 6:38pm: I wouldn't have thought that somebody who, apparently,  had some excess money to "invest" would be silly enough to buy taxi plates. Who uses taxis?  There must have been a reason for the madness. *shrug*. Presumably it keeps Arsie out of his home and wife's "space" plus the pub/golf club.  ;D i know a few people that have invested in taxi plates over the years ... they were once very profitable

My dad owned and drove a taxi.

It's a great occupation for immigrants with no skills.

As such, my dad qualified.

John Smith wrote on Jul 17^th, 2015 at 6:39pm:

Neferti wrote on Jul 17th, 2015 at 6:38pm: I wouldn't have thought that somebody who, apparently,  had some excess money to "invest" would be silly enough to buy taxi plates. Who uses taxis?  There must have been a reason for the madness. *shrug*. Presumably it keeps Arsie out of his home and wife's "space" plus the pub/golf club.  ;D i know a few people that have invested in taxi plates over the years ... they were once very profitable

Exactly. ;)

Neferti wrote on Jul 17^th, 2015 at 6:42pm:

John Smith wrote on Jul 17th, 2015 at 6:39pm: Neferti wrote on Jul 17th, 2015 at 6:38pm: I wouldn't have thought that somebody who, apparently,  had some excess money to "invest" would be silly enough to buy taxi plates. Who uses taxis?  There must have been a reason for the madness. *shrug*. Presumably it keeps Arsie out of his home and wife's "space" plus the pub/golf club.  ;D i know a few people that have invested in taxi plates over the years ... they were once very profitable Exactly. ;)

My dad made a small fortune (back when he was alive) thanks to the taxi industry. It wasn't too bad for someone who could barely speak English.