Victorian taxi drivers face punishment for refusing short trips (opens original article in a new tab)

Victorian taxi drivers may face accreditation suspension or cancellation for refusing short trips or assistance animals under expanded rules. Mandatory audio recording is also being introduced in taxis.

• Victorian government expands 'two strikes and you're out' rules to include punishment for taxi drivers refusing short trips or assistance animals
• Mandatory audio recording introduced in taxis alongside existing video recording
• New offences include misusing a meter, refusing a receipt, and turning away passengers with assistance animals