taxi services
IndustryReferenced in 3 bills
Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
This bill makes technical fixes to mining and petroleum laws to protect existing resource tenures from administrative errors, repeals the never-implemented Personalised Transport Ombudsman scheme, and gives South East Queensland water distributors new powers to enforce water restrictions while protecting cyber security information from public disclosure.
Personalised Transport Ombudsman Bill 2019
This bill creates the Personalised Transport Ombudsman to resolve complaints about taxis, rideshare, limousines and booked hire services. It also updates legislation to support Queensland's new $371 million public transport ticketing system, which will allow passengers to pay using contactless cards, smartphones or wearables.
Transport and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
This bill makes changes across multiple transport policy areas. It completes Queensland's transition to the national heavy vehicle regulatory scheme by transferring staff to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. It also strengthens road safety for e-scooter and bicycle users, creates consistent safety duties for bus and passenger transport operators, modernises toll payment processes, and allows overseas visitors to use digital driver's licences.