How do I get a taxi licence in NSW?

Are you eligible to become a Taxi Driver in NSW?

1. Have held an Australian Driver Licence for a total of at least 12 months in the previous two years.
2. Hold an unrestricted NSW Driver Licence.
3. Be at least 20 years old.
4. Be medically fit to drive a passenger transport vehicle.

How much does a taxi licence cost in NSW?

The average licence fee bid for licences in the Unrestricted category was $34,967 per annum. Licences may be renewed each year at the fee bid by the applicant – up to nine (9) times for a maximum of 10 years operation. The average licence fee bid for licences in the Taxi Driver Only category was $33,636 per annum.

What is B condition on NSW licence?

A condition ‘B’ is placed on any heavy vehicle licence that is obtained in a vehicle with automatic or synchromesh transmission. It prevents the driving heavy vehicles with constant-mesh transmission (road ranger or crashbox).

How much is a taxi licence in Australia?

Taxi licences costs cabbies $500,000 and it’s seen as an investment that will later help fund retirement. The government now wants to buy back these licences, and has proposed to compensate taxi licence holders by paying $100,000 for their first licence and $50,000 for up to three others.

How much do taxi drivers earn in Sydney?

$51,521 (AUD)/yr.

How much does a taxi license cost Australia?

Can you just become a taxi driver?

You can apply directly to become a taxi driver if you’ve got a taxi driver’s licence. This is often a common way into this job. You’ll need to meet the registration and licensing requirements of the taxi company you’ll be working for and the local authority area where you’ll operate.

What does condition Q mean on NSW licence?

A temporary visitor licence is equivalent to a NSW driver or rider licence, but the letter Q will appear in the licence conditions. The words ‘Evidence of permanent residency status not provided’ will also be printed on the back of the licence. you’re a New Zealand citizen or licence holder.

What is C class drivers license Australia?

A class C – Car licence lets you drive: vehicles including cars, utes, vans, some light trucks and car-based motor tricycles. vehicles up to 4.5 tonne Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) vehicles that seat up to 12 adults, including the driver.