Along with the stricter regulations on unfair practice by taxi drivers, the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has also recommended more licenses should be issued, increasing the amount of cabs on the road and therefore driving down fares. The introduction of a larger taxi fleet is the first step in addressing Sydney’s late-night problems. More people on the streets however post show however, fighting for cab spots, leads to greater frustrations. Taxi drivers have the right to refuse passengers if they appear to be a threat or under the influence, but the rising complaints from late-night gig-goers is showing that its becoming an excuse to turn down passengers in the hope of securing a further journey, and a bigger fare. According to The Daily Telegraph, as many as 11 cab drivers were fined over Sydney’s long weekend for turning away patrons who only required them to drive a relatively short distance.
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