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The latest advocacy updates, safety alerts, technology news, and campaign progress from TDA Sydney.

Urgent
Urgent14 Apr 2026

TDA Calls Emergency Meeting Over $2.20/L Fuel Crisis

President Michael Jools announces formal submission to Transport for NSW demanding immediate 15% temporary fare uplift as petrol costs devastate driver earnings.

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Technology
Technology2 Apr 2026

TAXIS.PLUS Hits 5,000 Active Sydney Drivers

TDA-endorsed platform delivers 18% average earnings uplift per shift compared to legacy dispatch networks across Greater Sydney.

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Advocacy
Advocacy20 Mar 2026

TDA Tables 14 Recommendations to NSW Parliamentary Inquiry

Comprehensive submission covering fare reform, driver income protections, safety standards, and rideshare regulatory parity presented to Joint Standing Committee.

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EV Policy
EV Policy8 Mar 2026

NSW EV Taxi Rebate Extended to 2027 — TDA Pushes for Higher Subsidy

The NSW Government has extended the EV transition rebate but TDA argues the amount remains insufficient for commercial-grade EV conversion.

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Safety
Safety1 Feb 2026

SafeWork NSW Audit Reveals CCTV Compliance Gaps in Sydney Taxi Fleet

TDA calls for mandatory cloud-backup CCTV standards following SafeWork audit revealing patchy compliance among smaller operators.

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Urgent
Urgent15 Jan 2026

TDA Income Survey: 73% of Drivers Below Minimum Wage

New TDA research of 340 members documents average net earnings of $12/hr — less than half the national minimum wage of $24.10/hr after all costs.

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Advocacy
Advocacy5 Jan 2026

TDA Submission to Fair Work Commission: Minimum Wage Review 2025

TDA's formal submission argues gig economy reforms must be extended to taxi drivers who are structurally locked out of minimum wage protections.

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Report
ReportDec 2025

TDA Annual Industry Report 2025 Released

Full review of the NSW taxi industry in 2025 — licence numbers, active drivers, trip volumes, safety incidents, and TDA advocacy highlights.

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