The NZ Transport Agency is warning Hamiltonians to be aware of unlicensed and potentially unsafe taxis operating in the city.
NZTA Access and Use Manager David Pearks said the agency was investigating several individuals in Hamilton operating an unlicensed passenger service under the name ‘Bro Rydz’. Mr Pearks said these drivers were not licensed to carry passengers or affiliated with any legitimate taxi company, nor do the vehicles have legally required Certificates of Fitness .
The unlicensed taxis advertise by word of mouth and cater mainly to students, under-cutting legitimate taxi services by offering $5 to $10 a ride.
Mr Pearks said the safety of passengers was the NZTA’s primary concern.
“NZTA is committed to regulating the taxi industry fairly to ensure the safety and security of passengers. These drivers have not undergone the police background checks which the law requires of all taxi and bus drivers, and they do not hold the appropriate licence to carry passengers.”
Mr Pearks also said that it was not acceptable to the NZTA that unlicensed operators are not meeting their fair share of the costs that legitimate taxi operators had to and were therefore in a position to undercut those who follow the rules.
Last weekend NZTA staff, in conjunction with NZ Police, caught two alleged illegal operators, oOne of the individuals had no driver licence and was driving an unwarranted car.
“Mr Pearks said the fact the drivers had not undergone police vetting was a particular concern for the NZTA. “For their own safety, people need to ensure they use legitimate taxi organisations which have been approved by the NZTA, and should not get into any vehicle that does not look like a legitimate taxi,” he said.
Mr Pearks said people should look for the following information to ensure a taxi service is properly licensed:
The vehicle should be clearly identified with the company name and the fleet number or licensee name – shuttle licensee names should be on the outside of both front doors.
A registered fare schedule should be displayed on the outside of the vehicle – this will also make reference to an address for sending any complaints.
The driver’s photo ID card should be clearly displayed inside the taxi or shuttle.
Mr Pearks said anyone with concerns about unlicensed taxis operating in the city should contact the NZTA’s Hamilton office on 07 958 7220, or any Police station.
For more information please contact:
Janette Williams
Communications Advisor
M 027 440 1226
Janette.Williams@nzta.govt.nz
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Police are warning users of illegal taxis in Dunedin, after a motorist offering rides on the popular Facebook site was revealed as a disqualified driver.
The Facebook page ''Dunedin Sober Drivers'' has attracted 1900 users and also the attention of police concerned about the safety of passengers and other motorists.
On Friday night, police identified one of the ''taxi'' drivers as disqualified when a patrol pulled over the car just after midnight.
The motorist, who was carrying no passengers when stopped by police, has now had their car impounded for 28 days, and is expected to appear in the Dunedin District Court tomorrow. Sergeant Andrew Savage, of the commercial vehicle investigation unit, made no apologies for the crackdown, as both police and the New Zealand Transport Agency had concerns over illegal taxis.
Checks on the Facebook page revealed some of the drivers had only restricted licences, with one having two drink-driving convictions.
While authorities supported the use of sober drivers by known support groups and cost-sharing among friends, an unlicensed service was not only illegal but potentially harmful, he said,He was particularly concerned that some drivers were offering ''fast'' rides to Mosgiel, and that passengers had no idea of the safety of the transport or the people they were riding with.
Both police and the NZTA endorsed having sober drivers with known support groups and cost-sharing among friends, but stressed that picking up passengers for hire was illegal, without the correct passenger endorsement.
However, users of the service told the Otago Daily Times they would continue to drive passengers, or request rides, as it was cheaper than a taxi.
''I have used it a couple of times and it has always been [good].
''Taxis are expensive and not always available,'' a 22-year-old woman said.
However, Sgt Savage said taxis and their drivers underwent checks designed to protect the public, and featured cameras designed to protect the public and driver alike.
Unlicensed taxis offered no such assurances, and police were concerned about females potentially being put in dangerous situations, he said.
A person found operating an unlicensed passenger transport service could face a fine up to $10,000 for a first offence, with a second offence costing up to $20,000.
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