TDA campaigns on four critical fronts — fare reform, wages, safety, and rideshare parity. Here is exactly what we are demanding from NSW Government in 2026.
Petrol has exceeded $2.20/L in Sydney while IPART-regulated taxi fares remain at 2023 levels. Drivers cannot cover fuel costs from metered fares. Overcharging carries a $3,000 penalty. TDA demands an immediate temporary 15% fare uplift until petrol falls below $2.00/L, plus a permanent fuel-linked indexation mechanism.
73% of Sydney taxi drivers earn below the national minimum wage of $24.10/hr after costs. Most drivers are classified as contractors, placing them outside Fair Work protections. TDA demands minimum earnings guarantees, a cap on bailment fees at 40%, and a review of contractor classification for gig economy drivers.
847 safety incidents reported by TDA members in 2025. While taxis require CCTV, rideshare vehicles do not. TDA demands mandatory CCTV with cloud backup for all P2P vehicles, stronger penalties for passenger violence, and a 24/7 emergency protocol for all NSW taxi drivers.
Since the 2016 Point to Point Act, rideshare operators face lower accreditation costs, no fare caps, and lighter safety requirements. TDA demands equal CCTV obligations, equivalent vehicle standards, the same levy framework, and universal driver background checks across all point-to-point transport.
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