streamlined, including the phasing out of approach under the broader point to point special registration plates. transport reforms. ‘HC’ Hire cars that were licenced before 18 To continue giving HC-plated hire cars December 2015 will keep their existing HC access to special purpose would also plates and continue to access special have meant giving the same access to new – purpose lanes (including bus lanes) until 30 rideshare entrants an untenable position in – – June 2020. terms of the impact of congestion in bus Hire car operators were concerned that the lanes. loss of access to special purpose lanes will As the traditional hire car industry has long negatively impact their businesses. had access to special purpose lanes, the four-year transitional period of continued access is considered reasonable. 21. Industrial relations and drivers, taxation Theme Response A number of matters relating to industrial While these submissions are noted, the relations and drivers and taxation were raised matters are outside the mandate of Transport during the public consultation. for NSW. 22. Accessibility of services, vehicle and booking apps Theme Response A number of stakeholders, in particular Transport for NSW notes the concerns raised, disability advocates, raised questions but also that a number of Commonwealth accessibility in relation to such matters as laws and standards cover matters of this services, vehicles and booking apps. nature. Next steps Transport for NSW appreciates the valuable feedback received during the public consultation on the Regulation. Where possible, the final Regulation has been adjusted to accommodate the views of stakeholders. The Point to Point Transport Commissioner is meeting with industry stakeholders across NSW, to make sure they understand the new laws, as well as when and how they will apply. Transport for NSW will soon publish a new taxi fares order and security camera specifications to support the new regulatory requirements for the industry. Consequential amendments to the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation and Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation will also be made to support the new arrangements for annual safety inspections for to point transport vehicles and to continue the application of an extra demerit point that is currently applied to eligible driver authority holders. Transport for NSW is also reviewing all subsidies and incentives of services for people with a disability. More details will be published on the Transport for NSW website as the review progresses. For further information, contact our dedicated industry helpdesk Point to Point Information on 1300 767 923 or .
streamlined, including the phasing out of special ‘HC’ registration plates. Hire cars that were licenced before 18 December 2015 will keep their existing HC plates – and continue to access special purpose lanes (including bus lanes) – until 30 June 2020. Hire car operators were concerned that the loss of access to special purpose lanes will negatively impact their businesses. approach under the broader point to point transport reforms. To continue giving HC-plated hire cars access to special purpose would also have meant giving the same access to new rideshare entrants – an untenable position in terms of the impact of congestion in bus lanes. As the traditional hire car industry has long had access to special purpose lanes, the four-year transitional period of continued access is considered reasonable. 21. Industrial relations and drivers, taxation Theme A number of matters relating to industrial relations and drivers and taxation were raised during the public consultation. Response While these submissions are noted, the matters are outside the mandate of Transport for NSW. 22. Accessibility of services, vehicle and booking apps Theme A number of stakeholders, in particular disability advocates, raised questions accessibility in relation to such matters as services, vehicles and booking apps. Response Transport for NSW notes the concerns raised, but also that a number of Commonwealth laws and standards cover matters of this nature. Next steps Transport for NSW appreciates the valuable feedback received during the public consultation on the Regulation. Where possible, the final Regulation has been adjusted to accommodate the views of stakeholders. The Point to Point Transport Commissioner is meeting with industry stakeholders across NSW, to make sure they understand the new laws, as well as when and how they will apply. Transport for NSW will soon publish a new taxi fares order and security camera specifications to support the new regulatory requirements for the industry. Consequential amendments to the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation and Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation will also be made to support the new arrangements for annual safety inspections for to point transport vehicles and to continue the application of an extra demerit point that is currently applied to eligible driver authority holders. Transport for NSW is also reviewing all subsidies and incentives of services for people with a disability. More details will be published on the Transport for NSW website as the review progresses. For further information, contact our dedicated industry helpdesk Point to Point Information on 1300 767 923 or .