Too Many Taxis in Dunedin
EVIDENCE BEFORE INQUIRY
Per Press Association,
DUNEDIN, Last Night,
Tho taxi and carrying trade inquiry committee commenced its Dunedin sitting this morning. The first witness was Herbert James Hastie, manager ot tho Gold Band Service Co. and Red Baud Taxis, who stated that his firm employed drivers on commission. He considered that on the basis of tho present demand 70 taxis under proper control could cope with the hire demand, whereas at the present time there were 20 companies and stands representing 120 vehicles.
He suggested the following reforms: Limitation of taxis on a population basis, regulation of drivers’ hours, compulsory wages, prohibition of commission or shareholding, standardisation of fares on a remunerative basis, standard requirements of fitness for driver and vehicle, and the right to quote trips at a price per passenger.
Witness stated that the average commission paid to their drivers over a period of 140 weeks was £4 6s 10(1 weekly. Their average hours were quito possibly 90.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 237, 7 October 1936, Page 4
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