Transport Integration Act Taxi Services Commission

1 transport integration act

1.1 objects
1.2 functions
1.3 desirable considerations

transport integration act

the transport integration act provides tsc governance framework - objects, functions , powers - comprise charter of agency.

objects

the transport integration act provided object of commission in initial inquiry phase to:

(a) pursue , promote major , enduring improvements in ... —

(i) provision , accessibility of services in commercial passenger vehicle industry;
(ii) competition in commercial passenger vehicle industry;
(iii) innovation in commercial passenger vehicle industry, including in business structures, service delivery models, policies , procedures in industry;
(iv) safety of passengers , drivers of commercial passenger vehicles;


(b) promote public confidence in safety of commercial passenger vehicle industry.



functions

the initial function of tsc when conducted taxi industry inquiry included -

(a) conducting inquiry into—

(i) structure, conduct, performance , regulation of commercial passenger vehicle industry; and
(ii) ancillary matters related provision of commercial passenger vehicle services; and


(b) reporting on outcome of inquiry, including making recommendations how commercial passenger vehicle industry should structured , regulated.



desirable considerations

in performing initial inquiry function, commission required consider desirability of -

raising standard of customer service in commercial passenger vehicle industry
integrating commercial passenger vehicle industry other forms of public transport
improving efficiency in commercial passenger vehicle industry
providing education , training drivers of commercial passenger vehicles
ensuring commercial passenger vehicle industry regulated under performance-based regulatory framework
improving financial viability of commercial passenger vehicle industry
alternative regulatory frameworks , potential costs (including externalities) , benefits of frameworks
any regulatory framework recommended being consistent relevant health, safety, environmental , social requirements
applying commercial passenger vehicle industry
achieving consistency in regulation of commercial passenger vehicle industry between states , on national basis
reducing obstacles prevent people using commercial passenger vehicle services
improving quality of commercial passenger vehicle services @ state borders
promoting environmentally sustainable practices in commercial passenger vehicle industry.




^ transport integration act 2010, section 115e.
^ see section 173, transport integration act 2010.
^ transport integration act 2010, section 115f(1).
^ transport integration act 2010, section 115f(2).