April / May 2015 - NSW Taxi Council
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April / May 2015 - NSW Taxi Council
NATIONS WHERE UBER X IS ILLEGAL IS THE TID E TURNING O UBER BAN N UBER X? NED IN GE RMANY AS OTHER CO POLICE SW UNTRIES OOP IN NSW ELEC TION AND BEYOND IMPROVED KEY POLIC SERVICES Y OBJECTIV FOR CUSTO ES MERS WIT H DISABIL ITY A P R I L / M A Y 2 0 1 5 www.n swtaxi .org.au SPONSORS The NSW Taxi Council would like to thank its valued sponsors. Solicitors to the taxi industry for over 40 years Our experience and knowledge of the Taxi industry enables us to provide practical and cost-effective advice over a range of legal issues. WE CAN ASSIST WITH ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS INCLUDING > Taxi related transactions > Serious traffic offences > Commercial law > Court appearances > Disputes > Wills and Estate planning 02 8251 7777 www.pigott.com.au SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE NSW TAXI INDUSTRY NSW TAXIS CONTRIBUTE $1.15B TO THE NSW ECONOMY EACH YEAR. WE PROVIDE FOR 17,500 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT JOBS, AND DELIVER UP TO $20M IN REVENUE FROM SALES AND LEASES TO THE NSW GOVERNMENT. This is all achieved through private investment and sponsorship – we are the only mode of public transport which does not rely on government funding. We are looking to forge relationships with suppliers to our industry – such as ROVA Taxi Media, Freedom Motors Australia and Piggott Stinson lawyers. WE WELCOME NEW SPONSORSHIP PARTNERS – CONTACT JILL LEWIS ON 9332 1266 TODAY. Accessible Vehicle Modifications for the Taxi Industry www.flashcab.com.au Freecall: 1800 775 333 DEAL DIRECT WITH JOHN COOPER AND SAVE ON THE LATEST MODEL FLASH CAB TARAGO! Established 1992 Trusted and Proven Reliable. Local parts back up. 0418 827 666 or 1800 775 333 ROVA currently supplies in excess of $2.8 million worth of additional funding to the owners and operators of taxis around Australia each year. TAXI MEDIA ROVA has been in operation for 11 years and in over 80 locations. We fit a wide variety of cars. Ford - BF Sedan, BF Wagon, G Series, Toyota - Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius 30 Series, Prius V Series, Hiace, Holden - VE Commodore Sedan WE MAINTAIN FRAMES AND PANELS Please contact Dan Catalano on 0408 492 627 or our Sydney Office on 02 9807 2644 to register your interest. rova.net.au TIONS WHERE UBER X IS ILLEGAL m contents FEATURE STORY 4 7 9 Stop Press NSW Election and beyond - Key Policy Objectives 9 UBER Banned in Germany as Police swoop in other Countries 14 17 18 In The Classroom Publisher Roy Wakelin-King AM NSW Taxi Council Ltd 152 Riley Street East Sydney NSW 2010 Tel: 02 9332 1266 Fax: 02 9360 1675 Email: [email protected] www.nswtaxi.org.au Editorial Committee Roy Wakelin-King AM Jill Lewis Christina Klaasse Andrew McBride Artwork Jillian Corcoran Focus Print Group The opinions expressed by contributors to this Magazine are not necessarily shared by the publishers. Post Print Approved PP255003/05122 UBER BANNED IN GERMANY 24 26 Events & Opportunities Events & Opportunities Calendar 29 30 32 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Team Taxi® Team Taxi® Solutions Airport News Sydney International Flight Arrivals 22 23 Rank Round Up 90 th EDITION Improved services for customers with disability 3 PRESS CEO’S EDITORIAL FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @RoyWakelinKing BY NSW TAXI COUNCIL CEO, ROY WAKELIN-KING Welcome to this edition of METER magazine. As I write this report, the people of NSW are preparing to go to the polls to exercise their democratic right to choose the government of this great State for the next four years. This is an important part of our society and we should all quietly rejoice in the fact that we have the ability to choose who will preside over us in Government. Throughout the election campaign we have been very active in highlighting to candidates the issues that we would like a future government to address to help build a strong and viable future for our industry. We have been engaging constructively in a nonpartisan way to ensure that we present a credible voice for our industry and that our issues should be taken seriously. The decisions that future governments may make in relation to our industry will be critical in shaping our future and therefore we need to be fully engaged to maximise this opportunity. We have included a copy of our election policy objectives in this edition (please see page 7) so you can see first-hand the issues that we are fighting for and not surprisingly, the number one issue is ridesharing. Nowhere is the impact of government decisions regarding the taxi industry felt more keenly than at the driver level. Taxi licence numbers, fare determinations and decisions on ridesharing impact drivers first and foremost and if a government makes a ‘bad call’ drivers are the first to be negatively impacted. This is As you will be aware, the NSW Liberal/ National Party Coalition has been returned to office as a result of the NSW State Election held on March 28, albeit with a reduced majority. At the time of writing this Stop Press the current standing of the parties in the Legislative Assembly (Lower House) is as follows: ■■ Coalition – 53 seats ■■ ALP – 34 Seats ■■ Greens – 4 seats ■■ Independents – 2 seats PR x www.facebook.com/pages/NSW-Taxi-Council/ 221755168006284 why we are fighting hard for a fair go for our industry and we hope that the next government has its ‘listening ears’ on in this regard. Whilst ridesharing remains the biggest issue affecting our industry, in this edition we pose the question, ‘is the tide turning for Uber’. Uber has had what can only be described as a horror month recently with some major setbacks occurring in recent weeks. These include its offices being raided in Paris, being banned in Germany, charges being laid against executives in South Korea (including its CEO Travis Kalanick), its much vaunted partnership with the UN on women’s employment being torn up and further setbacks in its defence of the class action being taken against it by drivers in the US. These developments are not surprising, particularly when Uber’s record of non-compliance with the law is considered. You can only defy the law for so long before society bites back. Irrespective of your views on Uber, the upholding of the law in every jurisdiction is a critical aspect of society and no matter how new your business model may be, you’ve got to play by the rules or run the risk of alienation. These sort of setbacks will continue for Uber. Time and history is not on their side. Whether these incidents herald the changing of the tide is yet to be seen but if they continue to occur investors in Uber will start asking some hard questions as their projected returns and collective reputations are all on the line. I hope you enjoy this edition of METER. As always, your feedback is most welcome. The final make-up of the Legislative Council (Upper House) has not been finalised however it is clear that no one political party will have a clear majority in its own right in this chamber. The NSW Taxi Council looks forward to working with the Government and all political parties over the next four years to help build and strong and viable future for the NSW Taxi Industry. A strong and viable future NSW Election 2015 and beyond www.nswtaxi.org.au 4 RESS PRESS x A STRONG AND VIABLE FUTURE FOR NSW TAXIS “A strong and viable future” was the theme for the NSW Taxi Industry Association (TIA) Special General Meeting held a Wolli Creek on Monday 9 March, with the industry reinforcing its commitment to being part of the public transport system for the people of NSW. The meeting was an opportunity to understand key issues affecting the industry and discuss the importance of providing good customer service and competing on a level playing field. The industry members demonstrated their committed to engaging with parties of all political persuasions in the lead up to the State election to build awareness about maintaining a wellregulated and managed taxi industry in NSW. The NSW TIA also released its 2015 State Election Policy objectives calling on all political parties to consider important issues that are impacting on the NSW Taxi Industry. Key objectives include: ■■ Dealing with illegal ridesharing NSW Taxi Council members at the Special General Meeting, Monday 9 March, 2015. ■■ Addressing the critical issue of the viability of country taxis ■■ R educing congestion to improve taxi CEO of the NSW Taxi Council Roy Wakelin-King said that there was a lot of passion and commitment amongst members in relation to the current issues facing the NSW Taxi Industry. “Members are keen to help grow the industry and make sure that it has a strong and viable future,” he said. The meeting was also an opportunity to launch new promotional videos on the NSW Taxi Industry, some of which are now available on the NSW Taxi Council Youtube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCpDCjfF5tJ7GDCNWGD1HeAQ “These videos outline the many services that the taxi industry provides and the importance of the industry to the NSW economy.” The NSW Taxi Council is advocating for a regulated industry in the public interest. We have produced several short films, each approximately two minutes long, highlighting the benefits of the taxi industry to the people of NSW and the importance of a regulated, universal service. Check out our Youtube page to view advocacy films on: Why Regulated Taxis Are In The Public Interest, Focus On Taxi Drivers, Industry Investors as well as a Commitment To A Universal Service and Transport Users With Special Needs. Go to Youtube, search for “NSW Taxi Council” and view and share as many times as you like: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpDCjfF5tJ7GDCNWGD1HeAQ KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE FILMS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL IN COMING WEEKS. 5 x Cabcharge Contactless FASTeTICKET • Single use Contactless FASTeTICKET • Contactless technology - the high-tech way to receive payments • Faster transactions - move on to your next job faster • No signature is required How to process a FASTeTICKET payment? $11.10 INSERT/SWIPE/TAP CARD? 1 FARE AMOUNT Fare is displayed on the Cabcharge terminal. $11.10 INSERT/SWIPE/TAP CARD? 2 PROCESS PAYMENT Passenger to hold FASTeTICKET against the contactless symbol & wait for beep* * Manual vouchers can be used if the FASTeTICKET can not be processed electronically - TAXI Operator Record must be attached with the account information facing up. TRANSACTION APPROVED PRINTING 3 TAXI OPERATOR RECORD Continue to ‘fold and tear’ the TAXI Operator Record issue the passenger with the Passenger Record & a copy of their receipt if requested. To view a demonstration of a FASTeTICKET transaction visit www.cabcharge.com.au/taxidriver 152-162 Riley St, East Sydney NSW 2010 • PO BOX 700, Paddington NSW 2021 Phone: 1800 652 229 or 02 9332 9222 • Fax 02 9332 9270 • [email protected] Note: transactions 6 attract a service fee not exceeding 10% on adjusted taxi fare. The FASTeTICKET and FASTCARD are not subject to GST on the service fee. All other cards are subject to GST on the service fee. Acceptance is subject to conditions. A strong and viable future NSW STATE ELECTION 2015 - KEY POLICY OBJECTIVES THE NEW SOUTH WALES TAXI INDUSTRY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE STATE’S PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK, PROVIDING A UNIVERSAL, GOVERNMENT REGULATED, DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. The taxi industry is unique in the State’s public transport sector in that it operates within a sustainable, self-funded structure requiring no subsidies from Government. In NSW approximately 170 million passenger journeys are completed via taxis each year. Taxis complement other forms of public transport, operate on a capped pricing structure in the public interest and provide essential services to some of the most vulnerable members of society. This includes people for whom other forms of public transport are unsuitable due to disability or other special needs. There are over 30,000 people that are directly involved in providing services as part of the NSW Taxi Industry. This includes 24,000 authorised drivers, 5,000 accredited operators, 4,000 licencees and 100 authorised taxi networks and their staff, as well as hundreds of other downstream organisations relying on a sustainable and commercially viable industry. THE FOLLOWING ARE INDUSTRY SPECIFIC POLICY OBJECTIVES OF THE NSW TAXI INDUSTRY POLICY OBJECTIVE POLICY EXPLAINED Unauthorised ridesharing is to remain illegal The use of unauthorised private motor vehicles by unauthorised drivers represents a clear risk to the public and therefore should not be legalised A commitment to a level regulatory playing field for all NSW taxis The NSW Taxi Industry is being disadvantaged as a consequence of unfair and illegal taxi services. This includes ridesharing, illegal hire car operations and other forms of unregulated transport. There needs to be a clear set of rules that govern the NSW Taxi Industry and these rules need to be applied consistently to all industry participants Building Country Taxi viability as a matter of urgency Country taxis form a vital part of the economy and social fabric of rural and regional NSW. Country taxis are under significant viability pressure arising from declining economic and social conditions in rural and regional NSW as well the operations of illegal hire cars and other forms of transport. There is an urgent need to address this issue as some rural and regional towns are facing the loss of their taxi service altogether More compliance resources are required The maintenance and enforcement of standards requires appropriate resources to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. There has been a reduction in resources focussed on taxi services and this must be addressed to ensure standards for the travelling public are maintained Ensuring that the rights of existing taxi licence owners are upheld Taxi licence owners have invested in taxi plates as a consequence of successive Government policy for decades. This gives taxi licence owners a right to expect that their investment and livelihoods are upheld and that they are properly compensated for any negative impacts arising from a change in government policy Taxi fares are determined using a transparent industry cost model Taxi fares reflect the cost of providing taxi services and the need to maintain a strong and viable industry. The best approach to setting fares is through an industry cost index model. IPART has abandoned this approach which has led to viability concerns across the industry. There is a need to return to a proper cost based approach for the setting of taxi fares accordingly Taxi licences in Sydney are determined based on a real demand growth model The NSW Taxi Council supports the growth in taxi licences to meet genuine increases in demand. The best method for determining the number of licences is through a growth based model that considers relevant inputs such as population growth, tourism activity, business growth, etc A proper co-regulatory model is adopted for the regulation of the NSW Taxi Industry The success of ensuring a well regulated and managed industry is contingent upon an effective and appropriate co-regulatory relationship between the industry and the regulator. The NSW Taxi Industry and the regulator (RMS) must work in an effective partnership to ensure that proper standards are set and the heavy burden of compliance is shared in an appropriate manner FIND MORE AT www.nswtaxi.org.au 7 We look after you. • Over 20 years experience in the taxi industry • Talk to us about Taxi Insurance, Greenslips, Workers Compensation and Public Liability • Personal service across all of New South Wales Don’t risk your business, choose • Flexible cover with superior benefits • Personal claims service to get you back on the road quickly • Strong, trusted supporter of the taxi industry Call us today on 8868 4250 for a quote or immediate cover. COMMITMENT | TRUST | EXPERIENCE 8 Cumberland Cabs Company Pty Limited ABN 88 003 604 617 - Financial Services Licence Number 238125 33 Woodville Road Granville NSW 2142 Phone 02 8868 4250 - Fax 02 9897 2608 Email [email protected] UBER BANNED IN GERMANY AS POLICE SWOOP IN OTHER COUNTRIES UBER BANNED IN GERMANY AS POLICE SWOOP IN OTHER COUNTRIES BBC News, 19 March 2015 Uber's "low-cost" UberPop [Uber X] service has been banned in News, 19 March 2015 Germany after aBBC court decided it contravened transport laws. UBER’S “LOW-COST” UBERPOP [UBER X] SERVICE HAS BEEN BANNED IN GERMANY AFTER A COURT DECIDED IT CONTRAVENED TRANSPORT LAWS. Judges imposed fines of €250,000 (£181,000) for each violation of the order. It followed the news that the company’s Paris offices were raided by police investigating the same service. And, in South Korea, nearly 30 people linked to the company were charged with running an illegal taxi firm. Earlier reports suggested Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick had been among those charged by the Seoul authorities. However, Uber denied this on Thursday. Uber said it regretted the Frankfurt District Court’s decision, saying it represented a “fundamental infringement of our ability under European law to establish and provide a service”. While UberPop, which unites passengers with drivers who don’t have professional licences, is banned, the company insisted it would continue to run its services using licensed limousine and taxi drivers in Germany. The firm has faced legal difficulties in many countries across the world A spokesman said it would also appeal against the court’s decision and, in the meantime, would introduce an “alternative ridesharing service that we are developing specifically to fit the court’s interpretation of existing regulations in Germany”. The spokesman added that Uber would continue discussions with German regulators in the hope of finding a compromise. The case, brought by German taxi operator group Taxi Deutschland, is one of more than And he said Uber's business model violated both national and European Union laws because it did not fully insure drivers or passengers in the event of accidents. Lawyers representing Uber denied it was subject to rules governing taxi operators, claiming the company merely acts as an exchange connecting drivers with clients. In response, Uwe Eilers, one judge on the three-judge panel that delivered its decision on Wednesday, said: "In that case, you should include in your business description that Uber offers rides for free." Taxi drivers in Brussels protested against Uber in March 2015 Taxi drivers in Brussels protested against Uber in March And he said2015 Uber’s business model violated both national and European Union laws because it did not insure drivers or of the Judges imposed fines of €250,000 (£181,000) forfully each violation passengers in the event of accidents. ord Lawyers representing Uber denied it was by polic It followed the news that the company's Paris offices were raided subject to rules governing taxi operators, investigating the same service. claiming the company merely acts as an exchange connecting drivers with clients. And, in South Korea, nearly 30 people linked to the company were charge Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick was In response, Uwe Eilers, one judge on the with running an illegal taxi firm. charged by South Korean authorities in Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick was charged by South Korean authorities in December last year. Uber denied he had been charged again this week. three-judge panel that delivered its decision on Wednesday, said: “In that case, you chiefshould executive Kalanick had been include inTravis your business description Uber said its South Korean staff had not broken any laws and called the Paris among those charged by the Seoulthat authorities. However, Uber offers rides for free.” Uber denied thi raid "disproportionate". a dozen lawsuits which have been filed in Thursday. In France, 30 police officers Europe descended on company's Paris headquarters The judges’ decision came after it emerged countries across intherecent months looking for information, the company told the BBC. that Uber’s Paris offices had been raided against the San Francisco-based company. A spokesman said the officers stayed all day and took away mobile phones by police investigating its UberPopsaying service it Uber said it regretted the Frankfurt District Court's decision, that were intended for the use of Uber drivers. on Monday. Staff and other people represented "fundamental infringement of our ability under linked European la UNLICENSEDaDRIVERS to the firm in South Korea were charged establish and provide a service". Dieter Schlenker, chairman of the Taxi with running an illegal taxi firm as part of a Deutschland cooperative, hailed the separate investigation. decision as a move that would protect Uber said its South Korean staff had not professional taxi drivers from competition broken any laws and called the Paris raid by unlicensed Uber drivers. “disproportionate”. The presiding judge Joachim Nickel said In France, 30 police officers descended on Uber violated German laws on commercial the company’s Paris headquarters looking passenger transportation because its for information, the company told the BBC. drivers did not have the right kinds of licences. A spokesman said the officers stayed all The judges' decision came after it emerged that Uber's Paris offices had been raided by police investigating its UberPop service on Monday. Staff and other people linked to the firm in South Korea were charged with running an illegal taxi firm as part of a separate investigation. December last year. Uber denied he had been charged againsuggested this week. Earlier reports Uber CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 9 UBER BANNED IN GERMANY AS POLICE SWOOP IN OTHER COUNTRIES While UberPop, which unites passengers with drivers who don't have professional licences, is banned, the company insisted it would continue to run its services using licensed limousine and taxi drivers in Germany. BBC News, 19 March 2015 UberPop has been ruled illegal in France, but the company has appealed against a €100,000 (£72,000) fine it received last year, it said. because drivers were not screened, cars were uninsured and mobile phone numbers and credit card numbers could be leaked. Police also said Uber Korea took 20% of passengers’ taxi fares as commission and paid the remainder to drivers. Uber has called the French raids “disproportionate” and said its South Korean staff had broken no laws According to a report from the South The firm has faced legal difficulties in Korean news agency Yonhap, 29 people many countries across the world A spokesman said it would also appeal against the court's decision and, in the connected to Uber had been charged. meantime, would introduce an "alternative ridesharing service that we are The firm has faced legal difficulties in many countries across the world developing specifically to fit the court's interpretation of existing regulations in Germany". day and took away mobile phones that were intended for the use of Uber drivers. The spokesman added that Uber would continue discussions with German regulators in the hope of finding a compromise. The case, brought by German taxi operator group Taxi Deutschland, is one of more than a dozen lawsuits which have been filed in countries across Europe in recent months against the San Francisco-based company. ‘INTIMIDATION’ The agency reported Mr Kalanick, who has already been indicted on charges of establishing and running Uber Korea, had been charged again on suspicion of conducting an illegal business, citing local police sources. He called the raid “intimidation”, saying: “Why would they send 30 police officers? We are 46 [people] here. The only things we But, on Thursday, Uber said that - barring The presiding judge Joachim Nickel said Uber violated German laws on have are computers and telephones.” commercial passenger transportation because its drivers did not have the right December’s indictment - he had not been kinds of licences. charged by South Korean authorities. Uber said the police investigation was based on French legislation it has already Among those also charged were the heads complained to the European Commission of six different car rental firms, who were about, and was confident would be suspected of connecting passengers with nearby drivers through the UberTaxi app scrapped. without a licence, police told Yonhap. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), dozens of non-professional UberPop users According to the reports, police said the have been fined since the start of the year. Uber app posed a risk for passenger safety Unlicensed drivers Dieter Schlenker, chairman of the Taxi Deutschland cooperative, hailed the decision as a move that would protect professional taxi drivers from competition by unlicensed Uber drivers. Uber is facing a fight in Germany, but also has many supporters Uber is facing a fight in Germany, but also has many supporters Among those also charged were the heads of six different car rental firms, who were suspected of connecting passengers with nearby drivers through the UberTaxi app without a licence, police told Yonhap. By providing such services, one car rental firm made 96 million won (£58,000) in Police also months, said Uber Korea took 20% of passengers' taxi fares as three officers claimed. According to the reports, police said the Uber app posed a risk for passenger safety because drivers were not screened, cars were uninsured and mobile phone numbers and credit card numbers could be leaked. commission and paid the remainder to drivers. By providing such services, one car rental firm made 96 million won (£58,000) in three months, officers claimed. Asked about the reports, an Uber spokesman said: “Uber has fully cooperated with the police during the course of their investigation and we will continue to do so "Uber does not believe the employees in Korea have engaged in any misconduct or illegal behaviour. We believe the prosecutors will come to a as the matter is referred to the prosecution similar conclusion." for review. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-‐31942997 Asked about the reports, an Uber spokesman said: "Uber has fully cooperated with the police during the course of their investigation and we will continue to do so as the matter is referred to the prosecution for review. TOLLS AT A GLANCE SYDNEY HARBOUR CROSSINGS (TIME OF DAY TOLLING) EASTERN DISTRIBUTOR LANE COVE TUNNEL WEEKDAYS From 6:30am - 9:30am: $4.00 From 9:30am - 4pm: $3.00 From 4pm - 7pm: $4.00 From 7pm - 6:30am: $2.50 CROSS CITY TUNNEL MILITARY ROAD E-RAMP EASTBOUND TUNNEL - Darling Harbour to Eastern Distributor exit or Rushcutters Bay: $5.15. M5 MOTORWAY WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS From 8am - 8pm: $3.00 From 8pm - 8am: $2.50 The return toll is payable for passengers travelling north on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. Passengers travelling north, must pay the return toll which would be applicable at the time they cross the bridge or go through the Tunnel. 10 $6.42 northbound only. WESTBOUND TUNNEL - Rushcutters Bay to Darling Harbour: $5.15. EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND: $3.13. NORTHBOUND: $1.56. $4.41. WESTLINK M7 SIR JOHN YOUNG CRESCENT EXIT - from the east: $2.43. See trip calculator at www.westlinkm7.com.au HILLS M2 MOTORWAY SYDNEY AIRPORT HERRING AND CHRISTIE ROADS: $3.18. NORTH RYDE (MAIN PLAZA): $6.36. PENNANT HILLS ROAD: $3.18. WINDSOR ROAD: $2.18. $4.00. Tolls current as at 31 December 2014. 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Paying the fines of drivers is just one example of how Uber is putting the community at risk by actively encouraging drivers to break legitimate rules regarding public safety. CEO of the NSW Taxi Council Roy WakelinKing said that if Uber really believes it wants to be regulated, it should meet the set safety requirements set by the NSW Government and compete with regulated services on a level playing field. “Reputable organisations do not put their own profits above public safety or openly encourage people to break the law,” he said. Mr Wakelin-King also questioned Uber’s commitment to proper job creation. “Uber boasts it can create a lot of jobs, but what they don’t tell you is that these jobs are at the mercy of ruthless company policy including unilateral pay cuts of up to 30% and automatic dismissal without any procedural fairness. “In America, Uber has recently reduced fares while maintaining their own profit margins, meaning an effective pay cut for drivers of up to 30% without any consultation with them,” Mr Wakelin-King said. Uber Driver: This is what it feels like to be at Uber’s mercy “Furthermore, drivers are not covered by workers compensation, have no full time insurance, no leave entitlements, and are summarily dismissed with no recourse for not maintaining unrealistic customer satisfaction standards via their ratings system.” “This is the window on Uber’s working future; no rights and reduced pay,” Mr Wakelin-King said. In contrast, the NSW Taxi Industry has some of the strictest conditions for taxi drivers in the world including leave entitlements and proper procedural fairness. In addition, instead of cutting earnings, the NSW Taxi Council fights for the rights of taxi drivers and operators to be able to earn a reasonable living. “The NSW Taxi Industry has also been independently assessed by international accounting firm Deloitte Access Economics as contributing over $1 billion each year to the economy, including compliance with all GST and other critical statutory charges,” Mr Wakelin-King said. “Furthermore, we provide over 17,000 genuine full time jobs for not only drivers but also for industry suppliers such as taxi training schools, vehicle providers, authorised taxi vehicle inspection stations and wheelchair taxi manufacturing companies. “These are genuine figures, real full time jobs and Uber’s hollow statements to try and curry favour with Governments is just an attempt to mask the reality of how it would see Australians working for them in the future: no cover, no rights and on the Uber treadmill to increase their profiteering.” IPART REPORT A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION The NSW Taxi Council today welcomed the recommendations of the IPART draft report that freezes the release of taxi licences. CEO of the NSW Taxi Council Roy WakelinKing said, “Whilst we will be making a detailed submission, this is a step in the right direction, particularly as there is currently an oversupply of taxis in Sydney and also because of the competitive issues that are emerging.” Mr Wakelin-King further said the NSW Taxi Council would review the other recommendations and provide a submission including on the issue of taxi fares. “We understand the need to be competitive from a pricing point of view, but as we are privately funded and do not receive any subsidies from the State, we need to cover our costs and make a reasonable return.” Mr Wakelin-King said the NSW Taxi Council noted the views of IPART regarding ridesharing, however people should be aware that this is an illegal form of transport and therefore does not constitute fair competition. “Any review that is to be done on this should be carried out by Government,” Mr Wakelin-King said. GM CABS A WELCOME ADDITION TO THE TAXI COUNCIL RANKS The NSW Taxi Council today announced that the authorised Sydney taxi network, GM Cabs, has joined the NSW Taxi Council as its latest member. This means that all authorised taxi networks in Sydney, have now decided to join the NSW Taxi Council in a clear commitment towards ensuring that NSW has the best possible taxi services for the people of this State. Being a member of the NSW Taxi Council will ensure that GM Cabs gets the best possible representation as a unified industry partner and it will allow the network to join the many cross-industry forums that work towards improved customer service and the long term viability and sustainability of the NSW Taxi Industry. Chairman of the NSW Taxi Council John Bowe acknowledged the commitment shown by GM Cabs General Manager George Mikhael to seek membership and extended a warm welcome on behalf of the NSW Taxi Council Board to the new Network. “We appreciate the commitment of GM Cabs management to be part of a strong industry and we look forward to their support and active input as professional industry members,” Mr Bowe said. “We believe the addition of another major network to the NSW Taxi Council is a vote of confidence in the NSW Taxi Council and it also demonstrates the strength of a well regulated and managed industry. This is an important demonstration of unity, particularly at a time when there is a concerted attempt by some overseas corporations to undermine the benefits and value that the NSW Taxi Industry brings to the State of NSW”. 13 IN THE CLASSROOM WHAT IS A UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER? From 1 January 2015 if you are undertaking nationally recognised training delivered by a registered training organisation, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). A USI is an account which will allow students online access to their training records and results (transcript) through their online USI account. It is therefore a requirement that all students must have a USI for the Taxi Operator and Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Driver courses. One of the main benefits of the USI is that you will have easy access to your training records and results throughout your life. The NSW Taxi Council can assist you through the process. Remember to bring with you the correct forms of identification (see break out box). This is in addition to the ID required to enrol in the courses (Drivers Licence and Driver Authority for WATS, Drivers Licence and either Driver Authority or Passport for Taxi Operator course). Once you create your USI you will need to give your USI to each training organisation you study with so your training outcomes can be linked and you will be able to: view and update your details in your USI account; give your training organisation permission to view and/or update your USI account; give your training organisation view access to your transcript; control access to your transcript; and view online and download your training records and results in the form of a transcript which will help you with job applications and enrolment in further training. For more information or to create your USI visit www.usi.gov.au. Have at least one and preferably two forms of ID ready from the list below: •Driver’s Licence •Medicare Card •Australian Passport •Visa (with Non-Australian Passport) for international students •Birth Certificate (Australian) •Certificate Of Registration By Descent •Citizenship Certificate •Immi Card IMPORTANT: To make sure we keep all of your training records together, the USI will be linked to your name as it appears on the form of ID you used to create the USI. The personal details entered when you create a USI must match exactly with those on your form of ID. Any dog can chase a car. Ours can catch a cab. 14 ADULT MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION SERVICES (AMES) ENGLISH TESTS CANCELLATION POLICY UPDATE AMES conducts English Tests for those wishing to become a taxi driver. To be a taxi driver in NSW, applicants must pass an English assessment to make sure their level of English reaches the National Minimum English Standard. This level has been set by the government to ensure that taxi drivers have sufficient English to be able to carry out their service effectively and to communicate comfortably, in English, with the general public. CANCELLATIONS Candidates must contact NSW AMES in advance to cancel their assessment appointment. The following refund policy applies: 1)Where notice of cancellation is received at least three (3) full working days before the appointment, a $55 (GST inclusive) administrative charge will be deducted from the fee. 2)Where notice of cancellation is received less than three (3) full working days before the appointment, no refund will be given. The Director may approve a variation in exceptional circumstances. For more information, visit: www.ames.edu.au/language-testing/taxi-driver-tests Improve your English with the AMES World Wide English App. Download the app for free from itunes or the Android store and get 6 lessons for free. Then choose from over 50 lessons at just $0.99 each to continue your learning. TAXI SCHOOLS THE TAXI COLLEGE Addresses Level 6, 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills 55 High Street, Parramatta Phone 9280 4778 (Surry Hills) / 9687 8444 (Parramatta) Web www.taxicollege.com.au TAXI TRAINING AUSTRALIA Address 9 -13 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria Phone 9020 2726 Web www.taxitrainingaustralia.com.au THE SYDNEY TAXI SCHOOL Address Phone Web Suite 2, Level 1, 200 The Boulevarde, Punchbowl NSW 2196 8866 0265 www.thesydneytaxischool.com SYDNEY TAXI TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD Address Phone Web 37 Queen Street, Auburn Level 1, 72 Haldon Street, Lakemba P: 9749 7300 www.taxitraining.com.au LOOKING FOR TAXI TRAINERS AND ASSESSORS Do you hold a current qualification in training and assessment and have experience in the taxi industry? For casual training and assessment opportunities for industry-based courses, please send your resume to: [email protected] including details of your qualifications and experience in the industry. COURSE CALENDAR COURSE APRIL MAY JUNE WATS Courses 29/30 27/28 24/25 Operator Courses (Parramatta) 20/21/28 18/19/26 15/16/23 Operator Courses (Arncliffe) 13/14/28 4/5/12 1/2/9 WATS AND OPERATOR COURSES To find out how to enrol, call the NSW Taxi Council on 9332 1266 or email [email protected] Course dates may change and places are subject to availability. CASHLESS OFFICE Remember the NSW Taxi Council no longer accepts cash for enrolment in training and accreditation programs – you can use VISA, Mastercard and Debit EFTPOS. 15 16 INDUSTRY ADVOCACY AT THE DOMESTIC AIRPORT HOLDING BAY Representatives of the NSW Taxi Council have attended the Domestic Airport Taxi Holding Bay in recent months with information for taxi drivers to send to their local State members regarding Uber X and the potential risks to the NSW Taxi Industry and general public arising from this illegal service. Upon reading the draft letters, dozens of taxi and hire car drivers willingly signed them, which were addressed to their respective MP’s. They also thanked us (as we did them) for this effort in bringing this critical issue to the attention of the members of State Parliament. The overwhelming message from drivers was that they wanted to see more of this kind of action to ensure that Uber X and ridesharing in general was properly dealt with and their livelihoods protected. NEWS IMPROVEMENTS TO TAXI FACILITIES AT SYDNEY AIRPORT T1 INTERNATIONAL Sydney Airport is implementing improvements for taxi operators and drivers as part of the upgrades to the road network and car parks in the T1 International precinct. T1 PRE-BOOKED TAXI HOLDING AREA The airport has reconfigured and moved the pre-booked taxi holding area outside T1 to provide a four-fold increase in spaces from six to 24. The new location is across the road from the existing pre-booked area, and is adjacent to the main T1 taxi holding bay. There is easy access for passengers from the Arrivals forecourt via a pedestrian crossing, and clear signage to help passengers locate the new area will be installed. The new area is scheduled for opening just before Easter. T1 HOLDING BAY EXPANSION Expansion of the T1 holding bay was completed before Christmas and has helped meet increased demand during peak periods at the International terminal. AS PART OF SYDNEY AIRPORT’S CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE FACILITIES FOR TAXI DRIVERS, THE AIRPORT HAS PLANS ON UPGRADING THE BATHROOM AND NONDENOMINATIONAL PRAYER ROOM FACILITIES AT THE T1 INTERNATIONAL PRECINCT. The upgrades, which are scheduled for completion by June 2015, are being carried out following consultation with taxi community representatives. Improved facilities include: •Installation of three convenientlylocated footbaths to cater to those taxi drivers wishing to make use of ablution facilities prior to using the prayer room •Work will be carried out in order to provide comfortable access to the footbaths in bad weather •Privacy panels are being installed in the bathrooms for the increased comfort of drivers •Following the successful installation of a shoe rack at the entrance to the Domestic prayer room, a similar rack will be installed at T1 Capacity was increased by approximately 40 spaces, while the expanded bay features an improved driver breakout area with new shade awning and seats. 17 SYDNEY SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ARRIVALS FLIGHT ARRIVALS KNOW YOUR DOMESTIC KNOW YOUR DOMESTIC AIRPORT TERMINALS AIRPORT TERMINALS TERMINAL 2 JET STAR TERMINAL 2 VIRGIN Jet Star TIGER Virgin AEROPELICAN Tiger REGIONAL EXPRESS Aeropelican AIR LINK Regional Express Air Link TERMINAL 3 QF400-QF1599 TERMINAL 3 QANTASLINK 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Information provided by Sydney Airport as an average week in international flight arrivals for the period to 7 October, 2014. 19 20 60 seconds VIVID SYDNEY EXPANDS SIGHTS AND SOUNDS TO NEW LOCATIONS IN 2015 with Chris Smith Manager, Newcastle Taxis What do you to unwind? Time out with my family Favourite music? Anything really… I don’t need a genre, as long as the singer is actually talented.. Last book you read? I commute, I work, I’m a dad with 2 boys under 4, I train for Ironman Triathlons… so let’s just call the Passenger Transport Act or the Newspaper a book shall we! Favourite holiday destination? OR If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would that be? Disneyland, just to see the look on my boys faces! What can’t you live without? Bread, pasta, caffeine… in no particular order. Who or what inspires you? My wife; for the great job she is doing with our boys… & my parents; they are tireless. A motto that you live by? Whatever it is you love; give it your all. You have my respect until you lose it. Do you have any words of wisdom (given or received)? Just be honest, it’s so much simpler in the long run. Any tips for taxi drivers to keep themselves informed about what is going on in the industry? Don’t rely on rumours and innuendo as I hear the funniest rumours sometimes! Always approach the base if you hear something that concerns you, or speak to the NSW Taxi Council… or visit www. nswtaxi.org and check out the “News” page. Vivid Sydney is set to shine even more brightly in 2015 when the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas delivers its biggest program yet. For 18 nights, from 22 May – 8 June, Vivid Sydney will again transform the city and harbour. The 2015 program includes expansion into new city precincts Chatswood and Central Park, its biggest ever music program including Australian exclusives such as The Hoodoo Gurus at the Powerhouse Museum and Daniel Johns’ international solo debut at the Sydney Opera House, and heavy-hitting speakers at Vivid Ideas. Vivid Sydney, now in its seventh year, is owned and managed by Destination NSW. Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said: “Vivid Sydney is an incredible public event that has seen amazing growth, attracting a record 1.43 million attendees in 2014. It’s the largest festival of its kind in the world, and with our biggest program yet, there’s even more to love about Vivid Sydney this year. “With such an amazing festival planned, Destination NSW will continue to work with the travel industry to encourage visitation to Sydney from across Australia and the globe for this incredible event. We aim to build on the results from last year when more than 20,000 international visitors travelled to Sydney on dedicated Vivid Sydney travel packages,” she said. In 2014 the Festival injected $41.3 million into the NSW visitor economy. It was also named Australia’s Best Tourism Event In 2014 (and Australian Event of the Year in 2013) and Helpmann Awards Best Special Event in 2014. Got to www.vividsydney.com/ for all the festival details. 21 Send any amount anywhere for juSt 1 $ new customers, first transaction only register in-store at the kiosk or online at 7elevenmoneytransfer.com.au/register * In addition to the $1 fee, a currency exchange rate set by MoneyGram or its agent may be applied. The $1 flat fee is for the first transaction only for new customers to MoneyGram at 7-Eleven. Offer ends 11.59pm 3 May 2015. MoneyGram and the Globe are marks of MoneyGram. All other marks are the property of the respective owners. ©2015 MoneyGram. Send limit at a 7-Eleven store is AUD 3,000, with some countries (including Nigeria and Ghana) restricted to less than this. WHY IS ANZAC DAY SO SIGNIFICANT TO ALL AUSTRALIANS? or its interests, especially remembering those who paid the supreme sacrifice or otherwise suffered as a result of their service. The First World War touched the lives of nearly every Australian. For this reason it is essential to commemorate, remember, and learn from those who sacrificed their lives during those four years, 1914 – 1918. ANZAC Day on April 25 is a national day of remembrance and commemoration, marking the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. This year is particularly important, as it commemorates the centenary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. On ANZAC Day, Australians honour those who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Dawn services, wreath laying, parades and sunset services form a significant part of ANZAC Day commemorations and are held across all of NSW. Sydney’s city centre hosts the State’s biggest ANZAC Day services which are free to the public 22 ANZAC DAY 2014, SYDNEY CBD and all are welcome to attend. Outside of Sydney, the ANZAC Day services in Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Wollongong also host significant events with a large gathering of ex-servicemen. For a list of ANZAC Day services around NSW visit the RSL NSW website: http:// rslnsw.org.au/commemoration/anzac/ SYDNEY CBD Sydney’s ANZAC Day March gives participating veterans and the general public an opportunity to honour those who served in the defence of Australia The ANZAC Day Dawn Service at The Cenotaph in Sydney’s Martin Place begins at 4.15am. Thousands gather in the pre-dawn darkness to pay their respects and lay wreaths in honour of fallen soldiers. The ANZAC Day March begins at 9am on the corner of Pitt Street and Martin Place. It journeys through George and Bathurst Streets before ending at Elizabeth Street opposite Hyde Park. At the conclusion of the parade, at approximately 12.30pm, a commemoration service is held next to The Pool of Remembrance at the ANZAC War Memorial in Hyde Park South. ANZAC Day is a busy day for the taxi industry. Visit the “Book A Taxi” page at www.nswtaxi.org.au for the safest and most reliable door-to-door public transport option. RANKROUNDUP CITY OF SYDNEY SUMMARY THE STAR We can advise that NSW Taxi Council Commissionaires are no longer required at The Star, as their management have restructured the taxi access and the matter will be managed by their own security staff from now on. They extended their appreciation for our assistance and assured me that they will not hesitate to contact us again if the new arrangements are not successful. ONE PUNCH – LOCK OUT LAWS The Taxi Council continues to provide weekly rank statistics for TfNSW which are indicating that the number of passengers in the CBD is slowly picking up due to the improvement in the weather and special events that are bringing people into the city. CHATSWOOD Willoughby Council has advised changes to access in Victor Street. Victor Street is no longer a shared zone with buses. Signage has been erected that clearly shows that the area is a no parking Council authorised buses and taxis excepted. This change is a result of complaints received that private and other buses have been taking up spaces that should be reserved for public transport vehicles and services only. MACQUARIE STREET The Taxi Council has been advised that there is now a taxi zone on the eastern side of the street and that the existing taxi rank has been expanded to twice the original length with operating hours now being 24-hours-a-day. IMPROVED SERVICES FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT FROM THE BAIRD NSW GOVERNMENT 16 February 2015 Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka today announced a package of improvements to be rolled out for customers with disability, including accessible real-time public transport apps, and a new electronic payment system for taxis. Ms Berejiklian said the NSW Government carried out a review of wheelchair accessible taxis and subsidies last year and found that most customers were satisfied with their service. “The review included a number of recommendations for the government and the taxi industry to make services safer, easier and more comfortable for customers with disability,” Ms Berejiklian said. This is a good outcome from a very long drawn out process. Discussions are now being instigated regarding a possible taxi rank on the Opera House Forecourt. 2015 ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS The Taxi Council continues to work with the Department of Premier & Cabinet to ensure that taxi services are made available for those wishing to attend the Anzac Day march. This year crowds are expected to double that of previous years. Drivers are encouraged to keep an eye on the NSW Taxi Council website in the lead up to Anzac Day for more information, including road closure maps. Drivers can also expect to receive information via their networks about when and where taxis will be required for this event. Mr Ajaka said as well as improvements for taxi customers, new real-time public transport apps would be available this year for customers with disability. “Four app developers have been selected to share in $85,000 of seed funding, mentoring and access to real-time transport data to help them create new apps that will support customers with a disability to navigate public transport,” Mr Ajaka said. “The four winners were selected from a pool of 37 national and international teams who competed in an event last year to come up with innovative options to improve the public transport experience for customers with disability. “Five apps are available now for train, bus, ferry and light rail customers to help them plan their journey and track their service in real time. It’s great news that these popular apps are being improved and expanded for customers with disability.” http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/improvedservices-customers-disability “Based on feedback from customers, we’ve started talking to businesses to develop a new electronic payment system for customers using the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme, replacing the out-dated paper dockets used by customers today. “This is a win for common sense and customer convenience and will help the NSW Government reduce the potential for errors and misuse within the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme. “Transport for NSW will work closely with taxi customers, drivers and the taxi industry as the electronic payment project progresses. “Disability training for taxi drivers will be improved, more wheelchair taxis will be encouraged and we will look at ways to make services more affordable, including investigating whether the taxi transport subsidy could be increased.” Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Drivers on call to provide free local transport to those attending Festival of All Abilities, November 2014, Sydney Olympic Park. 23 EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES MULTIFAITH CALENDAR SYDNEY CRUISE TIMETABLE SHIP ARRIVAL DISEMBARK WHARF Sun Princess 14-Apr-2015 07:00 (Tue) 14 Apr-2015 16:00 (Tue) White Bay Cruise Terminal Carnival Legend 16-Apr-2015 06:30 (Thur) 16-Apr-2015 18:30 (Thur) Overseas Passenger Terminall Rhapsody of the Seas 17-Apr-2015 06:00 (Fri) 17-Apr-2015 18:30 (Fri) Overseas Passenger Terminal Sea Princess 17-Apr-2015 07:00 (Fri) 17-Apr-2015 16:00 (Fri) White Bay Cruise Terminal Radiance of the Seas 19-Apr-2015 06:00 (Sun) 19-Apr-2015 18:30 (Sun) Overseas Passenger Terminal Oosterdam 19-Apr-2015 06:45 (Sun) 19-Apr-2015 16:00 (Sun) White Bay Cruise Terminal Carnival Legend 20-Apr-2015 07:00 (Mon) 20-Apr-2015 18:30 (Mon) Overseas Passenger Terminal Carnival Spirit 21-Apr-2015 06:00 (Tue) 21-Apr-2015 18:00 (Tue) Overseas Passenger Terminal Carnival Spirit 29-Apr-2015 06:00 (Wed) 29-Apr-2015 18:00 (Wed) Overseas Passenger Terminal Sun Princess 29-Apr-2015 07:00 (Wed) 29-Apr-2015 16:00 (Wed) White Bay Cruise Terminal Carnival Spirit 08-May-2015 06:00 (Fri) 08-May-2015 18:00 (Fri) Overseas Passenger Terminal MS Insignia 16-May-2015 06:00 (Sat) 16-May-2015 17:00 (Sat) Overseas Passenger Terminal Carnival Spirit 19-May-2015 06:00 (Tue) 19-May-2015 18:00 (Tue) Overseas Passenger Terminal Sea Princess 22-May-2015 07:00 (Fri) 22-May-2015 16:00 (Fri) White Bay Cruise Terminal James Craig 22-May-2015 12:00 (Fri) 24-May-2015 16:00 (Sun) Overseas Passenger Terminal Carnival Spirit 27-May-2015 06:00 (Wed) 27-May-2015 17:30 (Wed) Overseas Passenger Terminal Carnival Spirit 05-Jun-2015 07:00 (Fri) 05-Jun-2015 16:00 (Fri) Overseas Passenger Terminal Carnival Spirit 08-Jun-2015 06:00 (Mon) 08-Jun-2015 17:30 (Mon) Overseas Passenger Terminal Sun Princess 10-Jun-2015 07:00 (Wed) 10-Jun-2015 22:00 (Wed) Overseas Passenger Terminal Pacific Pearl 10-Jun-2015 07:00 (Wed) 10-Jun-2015 16:00 (Wed) White Bay Cruise Terminal http://www.sydneyports.com.au/port_operations/cruise_schedule APRIL 2015 3 4 GOOD FRIDAY Christian MAHAVIR JAYANTI Jain THEREVADIN NEW YEAR Buddhist HANUMAN JAYANTI Hindu 5 4-11 PESACH (PASSOVER) Jewish 10 EASTER / PALM SUNDAY Christian HOLY FRIDAY Orthodox Christian 12 14 23 29 MAY 2015 2 2 2 2 24 24-25 PASCHA (EASTER) Orthodox Christian ST. GEORGE DAY Christian LAILAT AL MIRAJ Islam ASCENSION OF JESUS Christian BAISAKHI NEW YEAR Sikh 21 FIRST DAY OF RIDVAN Baha’i NINTH DAY OF RIDVAN Baha’i TWELFTH DAY OF RIDVAN Baha’i PENTECOST Christian VISAKHA PUJA Buddhist SHAVUOT Jewish 29 ASCENSION OF BAHA’U’LLAH Baha’i 31 PENTECOST / TRINITY SUNDAY Christian THE BEST ONLINE DESTINATION FOR NSW EVENTS initiatives that will drive visitor growth Destination NSW is the lead government throughout the State; and to achieve agency for the New South Wales (NSW) the NSW Government’s goal of doubling tourism and major events sectors. expenditure within the State’s visitor The role of Destination NSW is to market economy by 2020. Sydney and NSW as one of the world’s The State's coastline stretches 1590km with a grand total of 892 Their corporate website features the latest premier tourism and major events beaches, including Sydney's beaches and seven of Australia's industry news and resources as well as the destinations; to secure major sporting National Surfing Reserves. best State-wide events calendar. and cultural events; to develop and deliver NSW beach and coastal lifestyle New South Wales has some of the best beaches and most accessible coastline in Australia, best explored by following one of the State’s coastal drives. While Bondi is Australia’s best-known beach, there are plenty of other classic stretches of sand around Sydney and along the North and South coasts. 24 With all that choice, you're bound to find just the right beach for a surfing weekend, a surfing road trip or a fun-packed beach holiday with the kids. World-famous surf Check out Destination NSW today at: http://www.destinationnsw.com.au/ Project update no. 6 | March 2015 CBD and South East Light Rail Major contract awarded for light rail expansion The CBD and South East Light Rail will transform Sydney by offering fast, reliable journeys from Circular Quay through the CBD to South East Sydney’s sporting precincts, medical facilities, education and business precincts, every four minutes during the peak. The project has recently taken a major step forward with the appointment of ALTRAC Light Rail to deliver and operate the new light rail line. Key facts The CBD and South East Light Rail will: carry up to 450 people per vehicle, the same amount as 9 standard buses or 90 cars provide frequent and reliable services, operating separate from traffic, every four minutes in the city during peak hours provide seamless interchange between trains, buses, ferries and light rail with the use of Opal card feature electric powered light rail vehicles with air conditioning and a fully accessible low floor design generate more than $4 billion for the NSW economy create approximately 10,000 jobs. minimise the loss of trees and plant up to eight replacement trees for every tree removed. For more information call 1800 684 490, email [email protected] or visit www.sydneylightrail.com.au 25 APRIL 2015 EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 10 10 11 1112 1213 1314 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 1819 19 20 20 21 2122 2223 2324 2425 2526 26 27 27 28 2829 29 30 30 EVENTS EVENTS & & LOCATIONS LOCATIONS TIMES TIMES QANTAS QANTAS CREDIT CREDIT UNION UNION ARENA ARENA(SYDNEY (SYDNEYENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENTCENTRE) CENTRE) The The Black Black Keys Keys 88 pm pm John John Farnham Farnham && Olivia Olivia Newton-John Newton-John 8pm 8pm ALLIANZ ALLIANZ STADIUM STADIUM A-League: A-League: Sydney Sydney FC FC vv Adelaide Adelaide United United 7.30pm 7.30pm NRL: NRL: Roosters Roosters vv Sharks Sharks 4pm 4pm Super Super Rugby: Rugby: NSW NSW Waratahs Waratahs vv Stormers Stormers 7.40pm 7.40pm NRL: NRL: Roosters Roosters vv Dragons Dragons 4pm 4pm SYDNEY SYDNEY CRICKET CRICKET GROUND GROUND AFL: AFL: Sydney Sydney Swans Swans vv GWS GWS Giants Giants 4.30pm 4.30pm RACING RACING CALENDAR CALENDAR Royal Royal Randwick Randwick Warwick Warwick Farm Farm Royal Royal Randwick Randwick Warwick Warwick Farm Farm Royal Royal Randwick Randwick Canterbury Canterbury Park Park ALLPHONES ALLPHONES ARENA ARENA Ricky Ricky Martin Martin 7.30pm 7.30pm ANZ ANZ STADIUM STADIUM NRL: NRL: Bulldogs Bulldogs vv Rabbitohs Rabbitohs 7.45pm-9.45pm 7.45pm-9.45pm AFL: AFL: Sydney Sydney Swans Swans vv Essendon Essendon 4.30pm 4.30pm –– 7pm 7pm NRL: NRL: Eels Eels vv Wests Wests Tigers Tigers 3pm 3pm –– 5pm 5pm NRL: NRL: Dragons Dragons vv Bulldogs Bulldogs 4pm 4pm –– 6pm 6pm NRL: NRL: Rabbitohs Rabbitohs vv Cowboys Cowboys 7pm 7pm –– 9pm 9pm NRL: NRL: Bulldogs Bulldogs vv Sea Sea Eagles Eagles 7.45pm 7.45pm –– 9.45pm 9.45pm Super Super Rugby: Rugby: NSW NSW Waratahs Waratahs vv Rebels Rebels 7.45pm 7.45pm –– 9.45pm 9.45pm THE THE BASEMENT BASEMENT Serena Serena Ryder Ryder 8pm 8pm Hank Hank Marvin Marvin Gypsy Gypsy Jazz Jazz 7.30pm 7.30pm Pseudo Pseudo Echo Echo 7.30pm 7.30pm Marlene Marlene Cummins Cummins –– Koori Koori Woman Woman Blues Blues Tour Tour 7pm 7pm The The Great Great Gig Gig In In The The Sky Sky –– AA Pink Pink Floyd Floyd Celebration Celebration 7.30pm 7.30pm The The Great Great Gig Gig In In The The Sky Sky –– AA Pink Pink Floyd Floyd Celebration Celebration 7.30pm 7.30pm SYDNEY SYDNEY OPERA OPERA HOUSE HOUSE The The Gipsy Gipsy Kings Kings 9pm 9pm The The Gipsy Gipsy Kings Kings 9pm 9pm Rodrigo Rodrigo YY Gabriela Gabriela 9.30pm 9.30pm Le Le Grand Grand Tango Tango With With Sydney Sydney Dance Dance Company Company 8pm 8pm Le Le Grand Grand Tango Tango With With Sydney Sydney Dance Dance Company Company 8pm 8pm Anzac Anzac Day Day Salute Salute 6:30pm 6:30pm Anzac Anzac Day Day Salute Salute 8pm 8pm Mozart's Mozart's Flute Flute 7pm 7pm BELVOIR BELVOIR THEATRE THEATRE Elektra/Orestes Elektra/Orestes VARIOUS VARIOUS CAPITOL CAPITOL THEATRE THEATRE Les Les Miserables Miserables VARIOUS VARIOUS ENMORE ENMORE THEATRE THEATRE Michael Michael Franti’s Franti’s Soulshine Soulshine Festival Festival 6.30pm 6.30pm Paul Paul Kelly Kelly 8pm 8pm Jim Jim Jeffries Jeffries 7.15pm 7.15pm (except (except9.30 9.30Sat, Sat,18th 18thApril) April) Pablo Pablo Francisco Francisco 9.15pm 9.15pm Ross Ross Noble Noble 8.30pm 8.30pm Ross Ross Noble Noble 8pm 8pm LYRIC LYRIC THEATRE THEATRE Rocky Rocky Horror Horror Show Show 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 10 10 11 1112 1213 1314 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 1819 19 20 20 21 2122 2223 23 24 24 25 2526 26 27 27 28 2829 29 30 30 26 VARIOUS VARIOUS MAY 2015 EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 EVENTS & LOCATIONS TIMES QANTAS CREDIT UNION ARENA (SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE) S.H.E & Aaron Yan 7.30pm alt-J 8pm Spandau Ballet 8pm ALLIANZ STADIUM NRL: Roosters v Wests Tigers 7.30pm Super Rugby: NSW Waratahs v Sharks 7.40pm SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND AFL: Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs 2pm AFL: Sydney Swans v Carlton 7.50pm RACING CALENDAR Warwick Farm N/A Rosehill Gardens N/A Canterbury Park N/A Royal Randwick N/A ALLPHONES ARENA (OLYMPIC PARK) The Script 7.30pm NETBALL: NSW Swifts v Melbourne Vixens 12.15pm Backstreet Boys 8pm Motley Crue 7.30pm Nickelback 8.pm ANZ STADIUM (OLYMPIC PARK) NRL: Rabbitohs v Dragons 7pm – 9pm NRL: Bulldogs v Roosters 7.45pm – 9.45pm AFL: Sydney Swans v Geelong 7.30pm – 10pm NRL: Rabbitohs v Eels 7.45pm – 9.45pm Super Rugby: NSW Waratahs v Crusaders 7.45pm – 9.45pm Sate of Origin 1: NSW Blues v QLD Maroons 8pm – 10pm THE BASEMENT Christine Anu 7.30pm Chris Wilson And The Cyril B Bunter Band 7.30pm SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Sydney Comedy Festival Gala 7pm Mass By Leonard Bernstein 7pm Pure Magic: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker 1.30pm Pure Magic: Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker 8pm Pure Magic: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker 2pm Romantic Visions: Wagner, Bartók & Brahms 7pm Romantic Visions: Wagner, Bartók & Brahms 7pm Romantic Visions: Wagner, Bartók & Brahms 7pm Mostly Mendelssohn 2pm An Evening With Morrissey 8pm An Evening With Morrissey 8pm An Evening With Morrissey 8pm An Evening With Morrissey 8pm BELVOIR THEATRE The Wizard of Oz VARIOUS Samson VARIOUS CAPITOL THEATRE Les Miserables VARIOUS ENMORE THEATRE Jimeoin 7pm Opeth 7.45pm An Evening With Noel Fielding 8pm Cam Knight 8.15pm Alice Fraser 8.15pm (10th May -7.15pm) Tom Gleeson 9.15pm Superwog 7:15pm Superwog 6.15pm Madeleine Culp 9.30pm Madeleine Culp 9.30pm Bootleg Beatles 8pm Bootleg Beatles 7.45pm LYRIC THEATRE Rocky Horror Show VARIOUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Chart Key Sporting Event Performance Concert Racing Event Community Event 27 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU Need to check weather forecasts, warnings or radar while you’re out and about? It’s now quicker and easier to access the latest Bureau of Meteorology weather information, wherever your shift takes you. CHECK OUT THE BUREAU’S MOBILE WEBSITE You can also find out about weather conditions across the country by following the national handle (@BOM_ au) and the regional handles in each state and territory. SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING ON FACEBOOK The Bureau’s Facebook page introduces new products and services, highlights special events, and posts weather photographs from users around Australia. The Bureau has 560 000 fans and counting. m.bom.gov.au is a condensed version of the Bureau website, customized for small screens. Search for your suburb or postcode, or click ‘find my location’, to get weather information for within 6 km of where you are. Come see what’s happening at www. facebook.com/bureauofmeteorology. At a glance you’ll see the current temperature and what it actually feels like, today’s forecasts and tonight’s overnight low. You can also check the chance of rain throughout the day and get a full picture of the weather for the week ahead. See the closest rain radar to your location and find out about current warnings—including severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding. ■■ Visualise weather data and forecasts using our mapping tool: www.bom. gov.au/australia/meteye Enter m.bom.gov.au into your smartphone’s browser, then bookmark the page for quick access in future. FOLLOW THE BUREAU’S NSW TWITTER ACCOUNT The Bureau recently launched the Twitter account @BoM_NSW to get relevant messages out to the New South Wales community, particularly during severe weather. The account provides a daily outlook and weekend weather; plus information about severe, significant or notable weather events across the State—from storms to heatwaves, flood events, and more. Enter https://twitter.com/bom_nsw into your browser or search for @BOM_NSW on Twitter. 28 PLAN BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT Visit the full website www.bom.gov.au to plan your day using a complete range of the Bureau’s products and services. ■■ View the UV forecast and sun protection times: www.bom.gov.au/ nsw/uv ■■ Find out when high and low tide will be: www.bom.gov.au/australia/tides ■■ See the location and intensity of heatwaves: www.bom.gov.au/ australia/heatwave Happy and safe driving from the Bureau of Meteorology! USING INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE Language is an incredibly powerful tool, and can be used to create a sense of empowerment, pride, identity and purpose. Contrary to the old adage “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” improper use can have a devastating impact, even with the best intentions. It can be difficult to keep up with what is the acceptable terminology in relation to disability, so we’ve compiled a brief refresher for you. Focus on the person, not the impairment In Australia, best practice language is to use ‘person with disability’ or ‘people with disability’. Person-first language is the most widely accepted terminology in Australia. Examples of person-first language include: person with disability, person who is deaf, or people who have low vision. Put the person first, and the impairment second (when it’s relevant). We also prefer to say ‘person without disability’, and do not recommend the terms ‘non-disabled’ or ‘able-bodied’. DON’T USE LANGUAGE THAT IMPLIES A PERSON WITH DISABILITY IS INSPIRATIONAL SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY EXPERIENCE DISABILITY People with disability are just living their lives, they are no more super-human than anyone else. Implying that a person with disability is courageous or special just for getting through the day is patronising and offensive. Conversely, don’t make out that people with disability are victims or objects of pity. Just because a person experiences disability does not make them weak, a victim or someone to be pitied. Examples of language that can imply people should be pitied include ‘ suffering from…’, ‘ struck down by…’, and ‘ afflicted by/with…’. We try to remove the emotion from the language, for example, ‘Paul experiences depression’, ‘Ravi developed Multiple Sclerosis’, or ‘Katya has epilepsy’. PEOPLE ARE NOT ‘BOUND’ BY THEIR WHEELCHAIRS The term wheelchair-bound is one that is commonly used in mainstream media, and it is one that really irritates (and often offends) many people with disability. A person who uses a wheelchair is not bound by the chair; they are enabled and liberated by it, it can become an extension of their body. ‘Confined to a wheelchair’ is equally as negative. Use ‘wheelchair user’ or ‘person who uses a wheelchair’, instead. RELAX, AND DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN SEMANTICS While the above information may seem daunting if it’s new to you, the most important thing you can remember is to simply focus on the person, rather than the disability. Don’t be so afraid of saying the wrong thing that you don’t say anything at all – relax, and just be willing to communicate. Information courtesy of the Australian Network on Disability - Advancing the equitable inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of business. Visit the Australian Network on Disability website at: www.and.org.au ROAD RULES HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE FOR CHILD RESTRAINTS DRIVERS AND OPERATORS, PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PASSENGERS WEARING SEATBELTS. In terms of the responsibilities for taxi drivers in relation to passengers under 16 year old and child restraints, there is very little change. Taxi drivers will remain responsible for passengers under the age of 16 years wearing seatbelts and using child restraints. Children under 6 months must be in a rearward facing restraint and children 6 months or older but less than 12 months must be in either a rearward facing restraint or a forward facing restraint with in-built harness. The same rules apply to all vehicles. In taxis, children 12 months or older but under 16 years old must be either on a booster seat and use a seat belt or must use a suitable seat belt. This is different to the rules for non-taxi vehicles. There are some changes in relation to children sitting in the front seat, so that no passenger under the age of 4 years may sit in the front seat, and no passenger under the age of 7 years may sit in the front seat, unless the back seats are also occupied by children under 7 years. TRANSLATED FROM THE AMENDMENTS: The following tanslated excerpts from the new rules include changes to explain the way they are to apply to taxis. CHILD RESTRAINTS & SEAT BELTS: If the passenger (in a taxi or other vehicles) is less than 6 monlths old, he or she must be restrained in a suitable and properly fastened and adjusted rearward facing approved child restraint. If the passenger (in a taxi or other vehicle) is 6 monlths old or older, but is less than 12 months old, he or she must be restrained in a suitable and properly fastened and adjusted: (a)rearward facing approved child restraint, or (b)forward facing approved child restraint that has an inbuilt harness. COMMENT: This is the effect of combining new rules 266 (2A) and Rule 266 (5-1) (a). If the passenger (in a taxi) is at least 12 months old but under 16 years old: (a)he or she must be placed on a properly positioned approved booster seat and be restrained by a seatbelt that is properly adjusted and fastened, or (b) he or she: (i)must occupy a seating position that is fitted with a suitable seatbelt, and (ii)must not occupy the same seating position as another passenger (whether or not the other passenger is exempt from wearing a seatbelt under rule 267), and (iii)must wear the seatbelt properly adjusted and fastened. NOTE 1. In relation to praagraph (b) (iii), subrule (4E) permits an approved child safety harness to be worn instead of the sash part of a lap and sash seatbelt. COMMENT: This is the effect of combining new rules 266 (4) and Rule 266 (5-1) (c). SEATING POSITION: A passenger (including in a taxi) who is under 4 years old must not be in the front row of a motor vehicle that has 2 or more rows of seats. A passenger (including in a taxi) who is 4 years old or older, but is less than 7 years old, must not be in the front row of a motor vehicle that has 2 or more rows of seats unless all of the other seats in the row or rows behind the front row are occupied by passengers who are also under 7 years old. 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METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER M TEAM TAXI ® PHOTO COMPETITION If you know the location, send us a description via email at: [email protected] For easy identification, the subject of the email should be “take me here please driver”, and please include the following details: • Your name • Driver Authority Number • Contact telephone number 30 The 21st valid correct email entry will receive a $100 Cabcharge voucher. Terms and Conditions Team Taxi ® entries are open to all Team Taxi ® members who drive a taxi belonging to a NSW Taxi Council member network. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The correct answer and the winner’s name will be published in the next edition of METER. The prize must be collected in person from the NSW Taxi Council. It is a condition of entry that you consent to the NSW Taxi Council sending you emails including promotional materials. TAXI QUIZ 1 Who is the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated? 2 The Patella is commonly known as what? 3 What is Agoraphobia the fear of? 4 Which country is reputed to have the world’s oldest flag design? 5How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison? 6 Which organ secretes insulin? 7 Which country has the longest coastline? 8 How many kilograms make up a metric tonne? 9 Who said “I think therefore I am”? 10 Which planet is nearest the sun? ANSWERS ON PAGE 33. 1800 336 911 Established in 1998 and specifically for the Taxi Industry, the Taxi Industry Superannuation Fund serves the financial planning requirements of drivers, owners and operators. The fund is designed to help Industry participants to save for a financially secure retirement, while also providing financial protection such as income and death/ disability insurance. Contributions can be made by employers or self-employed members, or drivers as well as their spouses. Over 2,500 members are offered a choice of 13 strategies and our Fund has grown rapidly to cover $13 million worth of assets under management. Issued by the trustee: Trust Company Superannuation Services Limited ABN 49 006 421 638 AFS Licence No 235153 RSE Licence No L0000635 ER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METE METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER M ER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METE METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER M ER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER METER 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