Country Taxi-cars (Fares and Charges) Regulations 1991
Reprinted as at 26 April 2000
Country Taxi-cars (Fares and Charges) Regulations 1991
Reprinted as at 26 April 2000
Reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 26 April 2000
Transport Co‑ordination Act 1966
Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Regulations 1991
These regulations may be cited as the Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Regulations 1991 1.
These regulations shall come into operation on the day on which they are published in the Government Gazette 1.
(1)Subject to this regulation where a taxi‑car is hired in a portion of the State specified in the Schedule the fares and charges to be taken or made for the hire of the taxi‑car shall be those set out in the Schedule in respect of that portion of the State and no greater or lesser fare or charge shall be taken or made unless special fares or charges, or both, are approved for particular local conditions or unless contract rates are approved by the Director General.
(2)This regulation does not apply to a taxi‑car, which under the conditions attached to its licence may be operated as a private taxi‑car.
(3)The Off Meter rates specified in the Schedule —
(a)shall apply to a journey which at any time is outside a 30 km radius; and
(b)shall apply to the distances travelled by the taxi‑car —
(i)where the point of engagement is within a 30 km radius — from the point of engagement to the destination and for the return journey by the nearest practicable route; and
(ii)where the point of engagement is outside a 30 km radius — to the point of engagement, from the point of engagement to the destination and for the return journey by the nearest practicable route,
whether or not the taxi‑car is occupied by a passenger during the whole of that journey.
(4)In subregulation (3) “a 30 km radius
(5)The hirer of a taxi‑car shall pay any tolls and parking fees incurred during the hiring at the hirer’s request.
4.Evasion of fares and charges
(1)A person shall not evade or attempt to evade the payment of fares or charges for the hire of a taxi‑car.
(2)A taxi‑car driver shall report any evasion or attempted evasion of the payment of or charge for a hiring of the taxi‑car to the Director General of Transport as soon as is practicable.
(1)An operator of a taxi‑car shall not directly or indirectly tender for or enter into any arrangement for the carrying of passengers for separate fares unless required or authorised to do so by an authorised officer.
(2)When the number of persons requiring the use of a taxi‑car at any location exceeds the number of taxi‑cars available, or in any other circumstances in which service to the public so warrants, an authorised officer may require or authorise the operator of any taxi‑car to carry passengers at separate fares on the conditions that, in respect of any journey —
(a)the original hirer has no objection to the operator of the taxi‑car accepting in respect of that journey other passengers by way of separate hirings; and
(b)the hirers are travelling to destinations that are in the same locality or in the same direction.
(3)When passengers are carried in a taxi‑car for separate fares each separate hirer may, at his destination, be charged 75% of the amount of the fare then recorded on the taximeter, or if the taxi‑car is not fitted with a taximeter, 75% of the amount of the fare that would be payable at that time if the taxi‑car were being used for the carriage of a hirer or hirers for a single fare.
(1)The owner of a taxi‑car shall have in the vehicle a schedule issued by the Director General detailing the rates and charges to be paid by the hirer and the driver shall make the schedule available to the hirer at his request.
(2)A person shall not drive a taxi‑car in which the schedule referred to in subregulation (1) is not carried.
A person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of these regulations commits an offence and is liable to a penalty —
(a)for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $100; and
(b)for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $200.
Part VI of the Transport (Country Taxi‑car) Regulations 1982 is repealed.
Schedule 1 — Fees and Charges
[r. 3]
Part 1 — Goldfields Region
Brief Description
Includes all towns south of the Mid West region’s southern border, other than the Metropolitan area and the South West region. The western border abuts the eastern edge of the Metropolitan taxi area, then curves east above Narrogin towards Norseman, and then turns south to midway between
Major towns
These major towns and cities are specified for the purposes of regulation 3(1) as being within the Goldfields Region
·Kambalda — (Shire of Coolgardie)
·Esperance — (Shire of Esperance)
·
·Leonora — (Shire of Leonora)
·Merredin — (Shire Merredin)
·Northam — (Town of Northam & Shire of Northam)
·Southern Cross — (Shire of Yilgarn)
·York — (Shire of
Metered rates
|
|
Flagfall |
Distance rate |
Detention |
|
Tariff 1 Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
$ 2.50 |
$ 1.05 / km |
$ 26.40 / hour |
|
Tariff 2 All other times |
$ 3.60 |
$ 1.05 / km |
$ 26.40 / hour |
|
Tariff 3 When carrying more than 5 passengers |
$ 3.60 |
$ 1.50 / km |
$ 39.60 / hour |
Off meter rates
|
Distance (during hiring and for forward or return journey) |
|
|
Detention |
$ 26.40 / hour |
Other charges
|
Cleaning (when soiled during hiring — for time required to clean) |
|
|
Surcharge Christmas Day — New Year’s Eve — |
|
Part 2 — Kalbarri Region
Brief description
The town of
Town
The following town is specified for the purposes of regulation 3(1) as the Kalbarri Region
·Kalbarri
Metered rates
|
|
Flagfall |
Distance rate |
Detention |
|
Tariff 1 Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
$ 2.50 |
$ 1.10 / km |
$ 25.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 2 All other times |
$ 3.60 |
$ 1.10 / km |
$ 25.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 3 When carrying more than 5 passengers |
$ 3.60 |
$ 1.50 / km |
$ 37.50 / hour |
Off meter rates
|
Distance (during hiring and for forward or return journey) |
|
|
Detention |
$25.00 / hour |
Other charges
|
Cleaning (when soiled during hiring — for time required to clean) |
|
|
Surcharge Christmas Day — New Year’s Eve — |
|
Part 3 —
Brief Description
Includes all towns north of a line extending approximately west‑east across the State, commencing immediately south of Broome, then south of Fitzroy Crossing, and Halls Creek through to the border with the Northern Territory (see map).
Major towns
These major towns are specified for the purposes of regulation 3(1) as being within the Kimberley Region
·Broome — (Shire of Broome)
·
·Halls Creek — (Shire of Halls Creek)
·Kununurra &Wyndham — (Shire of Wyndham/East
Metered rates
|
|
Flagfall |
Distance rate |
Detention |
|
Tariff 1 Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
$ 2.50 |
$ 1.35 / km |
$ 25.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 2 All other times |
$ 3.60 |
$ 1.35 / km |
$ 25.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 3 When carrying more than 5 passengers |
$ 3.60 |
$ 2.00 / km |
$ 37.50 / hour |
Off meter rates
|
Distance (during hiring and for forward or return journey) |
|
|
Detention |
$25.00 / hour |
Other charges
|
Cleaning (when soiled during hiring — for time required to clean) |
|
|
Surcharge Christmas Day — New Year’s Eve — |
|
Part 4 — Mid West Region
Brief Description
Includes all towns (other than Kalbarri*) south of the Pilbara region border to a line commencing at, and curving from, the outside edge of the Metropolitan taxi area extending approximately diagonally to just north of Leonora and Laverton and then due east to the South Australian border (see map).
Major towns/cities
These major towns and cities are specified for the purposes of regulation 3(1) as being within the Mid West Region
·Dandaragan & Jurien — (Shire of Dandaragan)
·Geraldton — (City of
·Irwin & Dongara — (Shire of Irwin)
·
*Note: Part 2 gives a separate rate for Kalbarri
Metered rates
|
|
Flagfall |
Distance rate |
Detention |
|
Tariff 1 Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
$ 2.50 |
$ 1.00 / km |
$ 25.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 2 All other times |
$ 3.60 |
$ 1.00 / km |
$ 25.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 3 When carrying more than 5 passengers |
$ 3.60 |
$ 1.50 / km |
$ 37.50 / hour |
Off meter rates
|
Distance (during hiring and for forward or return journey) |
|
|
Detention |
$25.00 / hour |
Other charges
|
Cleaning (when soiled during hiring — for time required to clean) |
|
|
Surcharge Christmas Day — New Year’s Eve — |
|
Part 5 — Pilbara Region
Brief Description
Includes all towns south of the
Major towns
These major towns are specified for the purposes of regulation 3(1) as being within the Pilbara Region
·Carnarvon — (Shire of Carnarvon)
·Dampier, Roebourne, Karratha & Wickham — (Shire of
Roebourne)
·Denham — (Shire of
·Exmouth — Shire of Exmouth)
·Meekatharra — (Shire of Meekatharra)
·Newman — (Shire of
·Port Hedland — (Town of
·Tom Price & Onslow — (Shire of Ashburton)
Metered rates
|
|
Flagfall |
Distance rate |
Detention |
|
Tariff 1 Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
$ 2.50 |
$ 1.20 km |
$ 24.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 2 All other times |
$ 3.50 |
$ 1.20 / km |
$ 25.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 3 When carrying more than 5 passengers |
$ 3.75 |
$ 1.80 / km |
$ 37.50 / hour |
Off meter rates
|
Distance (during hiring and for forward or return journey) |
|
|
Detention |
$24.00 / hour |
Other charges
|
Cleaning (when soiled during hiring — for time required to clean) |
|
|
Surcharge Christmas Day — New Year’s Eve — |
|
Part 6 — South West Region
Brief Description
Comprises the south‑west corner of the State immediately below the Metropolitan taxi area, bounded by the borders of the Metropolitan taxi area and the western border of the Goldfields region (see map).
Major towns/cities
These major towns and cities are specified for the purposes of regulation 3(1) as being within the South West Region
·
·
·Boddington — (Shire of Boddington)
·Bridgetown & Greenbushes — (Shire of Bridgetown/Greenbushes)
·Bunbury — (District of Bunbury)
·Busselton — (Shire of Busselton)
·Collie — (Shire of Collie)
·
·Donnybrook — (Shire of Donnybrook)
·Dunsborough — (District of Dunsborough)
·Harvey — (Shire of
·Katanning — (Shire of Katanning)
·Kojonup — (Shire of Kojonup)
·Mandurah — (City of
·Manjimup — (Shire of Manjimup)
·Mount Barker — (Shire of Plantagenet)
·Narrogin — (Town of Narrogin & Shire of Narrogin)
·Pinjarra — (Shire of
·Wagin — (Shire of Wagin)
·Waroona — (Shire of Waroona)
Metered rates
|
|
Flagfall |
Distance rate |
Detention |
|
Tariff 1 Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
$ 2.50 |
$ 1.00 / km |
$ 24.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 2 All other times |
$ 3.60 |
$ 1.00 / km |
$ 24.00 / hour |
|
Tariff 3 When carrying more than 5 passengers |
$ 3.60 |
$ 1.50 / km |
$ 36.00 / hour |
Off meter rates
|
Distance (during hiring and for forward or return journey) |
|
|
Detention |
$24.00 / hour |
Other charges
|
Cleaning (when soiled during hiring — for time required to clean) |
|
|
Surcharge Christmas Day — New Year’s Eve — |
|
Map
Map showing the regions set out in this Schedule
[Schedule 1 inserted in Gazette 28 March 2000 pp.1688‑94.]
Notes
1This reprint is a compilation as at 26 April 2000 of the Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Regulations 1991 and includes the amendments referred to in the following Table.
Table of Regulations
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Citation |
Gazettal |
Commencement |
Miscellaneous |
|
Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Regulations 1991 |
19 April 1991 pp.1815‑20 |
19 April 1991 |
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|
Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations 1991 |
12 July 1991 pp.3484‑6 |
12 July 1991 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1991 |
2 August 1991 pp.4080‑1 |
2 August 1991 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 1991 |
6 September 1991 pp.4717‑18 |
6 September 1991 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations (No. 4) 1991 |
11 October 1991 pp.5236‑7 |
11 October 1991 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations (No. 5) 1991 |
29 November 1991 pp.6044‑5 |
29 November 1991 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations 1992 |
14 August 1992 pp.4068‑9 |
14 August 1992 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations 1993 |
1 October 1993 pp.5394‑5 |
4 October 1993 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations 1994 |
4 March 1994 |
4 March 1994 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1994 |
10 June 1994 pp.2418‑9 |
13 June 1994 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 1994 |
30 September 1994 pp.5057‑8 |
3 October 1994 |
|
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations 1995 |
30 June 1995 pp.2696‑7 |
3 July 1995 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations 1996 |
23 February 1996 pp.683‑4 |
23 February 1996 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1996 |
23 February 1996 pp.685‑7 |
23 February 1996 |
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Country Taxi‑cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 1996 |
7 June 1996 |
7 June 1996 |
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Country Taxi-cars (Fares and Charges) Amendment Regulations 2000 |
28 March 2000 pp.1688-94 |
28 March 2000 |
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