TAXI VEHICLE STANDARDS

When catching a taxi in Perth, you can be assured of a quality vehicle and driver. Taxis are all licensed and undergo annual inspections to ensure that high standards of safety , cleanliness and comfort are maintained.

Taxi vehicles cannot be more than eight (8) years old and are required to be kept clean and in a good mechanical order. In addition to their annual inspection, the Department for Planning conduct inspections to ensure all vehicles comply with the standards.

TAXI DRIVER STANDARDS

The Taxi Industry has strict standards for taxi drivers, including:

• Entry Standards; Medical, Police Clearance and Aptitude Testing requirements;
• Comprehensive Induction Training encompassing a National Training Program in Geography,
• Professional Driving, Customer Service, Safety and other important competencies;
• Advanced Training for Multi Purpose and Taxi Tour Guide Drivers; and
• Compulsory Professional Development Training for all drivers, every two years.
  In addition, all taxi drivers must belong to a taxi company and wear that company's approved driver uniform.

All licensed Taxi Drivers are registered with the Transport Department and issued with an official Driver Identification Card. This Identification Card must be displayed in a prominent position inside the taxi.