The NSW Opposition is renewing its calls for the Minns Government to implement QR codes in taxis, following shocking new data showing more than one in four women have experienced inappropriate behaviour in rideshares and taxis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The figures expose a serious safety failure, with many incidents still going unreported, leaving women without confidence in the system and a real solution for accountability and safety required to be implemented.
The Opposition\u2019s proposal announced in 2024 and backed by the NSW Taxi Council would see unique QR Codes placed into taxis to enable customers to choose to pay via the meter or the QR Code.
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.
The Opposition said the government\u2019s slow response to behaviour issues falls well short of what is needed to protect passengers.
Shadow Minister for Transport Natalie Ward said the government is once again reacting too late.
\u201cThis is a simple, practical reform that would give women more control and confidence every time they use a ride-share or taxi service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMore than one in four women experiencing inappropriate conduct is a disgrace, and the government\u2019s response is far too weak, it is all talk and no accountability,\u201d Ms Ward said.
\u201cGovernment can\u2019t be in every cab, every time \u2014 but a QR code can. Training modules won\u2019t stop bad behaviour in the moment. Real accountability will.\u201d
Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Assault Natasha Maclaren-Jones said stronger safeguards are urgently needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWomen deserve to feel safe, not vulnerable, when travelling and especially at night,\u201d Mrs Maclaren-Jones said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf the Minns Government is serious about women\u2019s safety, it should adopt solutions that actually protect passengers in real time, not after something goes wrong.\u201d
Shadow Minister for Women Felicity Wilson said the figures show the current approach is failing and that strong action is needed.
\u201cWomen should not have to weigh up their safety every time they take a taxi or rideshare. This is exactly the kind of simple technology that can restore confidence and improve safety.\u201d
\u201cWhen over one in four women experience inappropriate behaviour, you know the problem is culture and accountability. QR codes in taxis will provide confidence to women \u2013 who just want a safe, reliable trip home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Opposition said QR codes would provide real-time trip verification, improve fare transparency, and create a clear record to support complaints and investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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