The NSW Opposition is proposing the NSW Government roll out QR codes into the Sydney Taxi Fleet as a solution to ensure customers can pay a fair fare. \u00a0\u00a0
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The proposal would see unique QR Codes placed into taxis to enable customers to choose to pay via the meter or via the QR Code.\u00a0
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The QR Code would be linked to the driver, the vehicle, and the customer to balance the security of payment for drivers with a passenger\u2019s priority of paying the correct fare and having a safe journey. \u00a0\u00a0
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The proposal would balance security to passengers who choose to utilise it and ensure both drivers and passengers are accountable for a safe journey at a fair price. \u00a0\u00a0
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The proposal follows ongoing concerns over the past twelve months regarding dodgy driver behaviour affecting the positive reputation of the NSW Taxi industry.\u00a0
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The Opposition would support the required regulatory or legislative change to implement the QR Code solution. \u00a0
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Shadow Minister for Transport and Roads Natalie Ward commented \u201cGovernment can\u2019t be in every cab, every time but a QR code can be.\u201d\u00a0
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\u201cYou can order a beer with a QR code, why shouldn\u2019t you be able to pay a fair fare in a taxi.\u201d \u00a0
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\u201cThis proposal delivers confidence and security to potential victims of dodgy driver behaviour including tourists, seniors and women using taxis at night.\u201d\u00a0
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\u201cI know the majority of taxi drivers do the right thing, so this is a simple step to ensure confidence in the wider system.\u201d\u00a0
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\u201cThis isn\u2019t about a carrot or the stick approach, this about a real solution that is easy to implement and puts customers at the centre of Government policy.\u201d\u00a0
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NSW Taxi Council Chief Executive Officer Nick Abrahim commented \u201cThis is an innovative solution towards giving passengers financial certainty when using taxis and improve the passenger experience.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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