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25.01.2022 DEADLINE EXTENDED To ensure everyone has a chance to submit their applications, the deadline has been extended through to the end of this week. Applications will now close on Friday 11 September 2020. Visit the QRIDA site to submit your application: https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/curr/covid-19-taxi-limo-scheme

25.01.2022 Working with the council to connect every member of the community. Call (07) 3403 2227 to book your trip today. To check your eligibility go to: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/.../public.../council-cabs

24.01.2022 Accessible taxis are available across south east Queensland and many regional centres. Often these are maxi taxis that can carry one mobility scooter (provided it can be secured in the vehicle) or two wheelchairs.

24.01.2022 Going out to watch the game? Get home safe in a Queensland Taxi.

24.01.2022 If you're needing to do essential travel this long weekend, grab a cab. We hope you have a safe and Happy Easter.

23.01.2022 Heading to Big Gay Day this weekend? Enjoy celebrating Pride safely, grab a cab.

21.01.2022 Need to get from A to B? Make sure you sit in the back seat away from the driver to follow best social distancing practices.

21.01.2022 Visiting friends and family this weekend? A Queensland taxi will get you home safely.

21.01.2022 Hackney carriage licences first appeared in 1662 when the Commissioners of Scotland Yard started regulating the horse-drawn carriages that operated as vehicles for hire. #TheMoreYouKnow

20.01.2022 The ATIA has confirmed with the ATO who is eligible for the JobKeeper payment within the taxi industry. "This advice focuses specifically on entities within the taxi industry that do not have employees, namely taxi drivers, taxi operators and taxi licence owners (or holders). In such circumstances, the JobKeeper payment becomes payable to the owner of an eligible business, depending on its structure - the individual sole trader; - one (but only one) of the adult beneficiar...ies of the trust; - one (but only one) of the adult partners of the partnership; or - one (but only one) of the shareholders or directors of the company." https://www.tcq.org.au//fin/update-jobkeeper-no-employees/

20.01.2022 Keep up to date with industry info! Click the link to subscribe to our weekly news email. https://tcq.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe

20.01.2022 Heading to the NRL Magic rounds? Avoid the chaos of parking, grab at Queensland Taxi

18.01.2022 Queensland cabs are regularly being sanitised with approved government cleaning methods. Stop the spread, grab a cab.

17.01.2022 Did you know that we have a weekly email newsletter? Click the link below to subscribe and stay up to date. https://tcq.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe

17.01.2022 Update to the Maurice Blackburn Class Action https://www.theaustralian.com.au//3054b05de58750d0696a9e31

16.01.2022 Members have reported to the Taxi Council of Queensland (TCQ) of receiving emails suggesting that the $1,000/licence "unite & recover payments would be subject to tax and so they should not rely on the advice published by TCQ last week. TCQ considers any such suggestions to be completely unhelpful for taxi licence owners and more like the speculations of "hoaxsters rather than trustworthy advice from a competent adviser.

16.01.2022 Update TMR issues corrected QPTR Update after TCQ points out error: Two-Person rule never applied to taxis. Queensland Health has confirmed the 2 person limit on gathering does NOT apply to personalised transport, including taxi's, limousines, and booked-hire vehicles.... However, social distancing must be practiced to the extent where reasonably practicable; meaning passengers must choose seating positions that maximise the distance between themselves and the driver.

15.01.2022 The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised the Taxi Council of Queensland (TCQ) of the following: - the funding process of the $23 million package will be administered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) - all recipients, including taxi licence owners, will be required to lodge an application through QRIDA - TMR expects QRIDA to open the application process around the last week of July / first week of August 2020... - licence owners may claim $1,000 for every taxi (& limo) licence that was current (i.e. not expired or handed back to the Government) and in their name on 16 June 2020 - there is no maximum cap on the number of licences belonging to a taxi licence owner that they may claim TCQ will be advising all members about the opening date for applications when they are confirmed by QRIDA or TMR.

15.01.2022 Queensland taxi & limo operators and licence holders can now apply to access the $23 million support package. Applications are open today (Friday 7 August) through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) website here: https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/curr/covid-19-taxi-limo-scheme Applications close Friday 4 September 2020.

13.01.2022 The Taxi Council of Queensland welcomes todays announcement from the Queensland Government of a $23 Million assistance package for the Queensland Taxi and Limousine Industry.

13.01.2022 In case you missed it; The Queensland Government has a $54.5 million transport industry package, part of which is to help support taxi, limousine and rideshare drivers and operators.

13.01.2022 Did you know that every Queensland taxi is able to transport people with service animals?

13.01.2022 The Queensland Government has announced support for taxi, limousine and rideshare drivers and operators as part of a $54.5 million transport industry package. The package includes: - Extending the term of existing booked hire/taxi driver authorisations and taxi/limousine licences for six months;... - A further waiver of the Taxi Industry Security Levy in 2019/20; - Extending the term of all existing booking entity authorisations for six months; - Extending the refund policy for holders of booked hire service licences so they can receive a pro-rata refund if they choose to surrender their licence; - Waiving the fees for operators to de-register their vehicles; and - Working with TCQ on sustaining wheelchair accessible taxis. Read more here: https://www.tcq.org.au/wp-conte/uploads/vision6_com.au_.pdf

12.01.2022 A number of Taxi Companies in QLD have apps to make your life easier, here are a couple from Brisbane https://www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au/our-services/app/ https://book.13cabs.com.au/

11.01.2022 Border restrictions are being tightened on Friday to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There is an exemption that allows people who live near the border of Queensland, NSW, SA or the NT who usually work in Queensland to continue to travel for that work. This also applies for Queensland residents who travel to NSW, SA or the NT for work.

11.01.2022 The Queensland Government's $23 million financial assistance package for the taxi and limousine industry will be administered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA), with applications expected to open in early-August. More details regarding eligibility for this financial assistance can be found here: https://www.qld.gov.au//additional-financial-assistance-fo

10.01.2022 Keep up-to-date with industry info. Click the link to subscribe to the weekly news! https://tcq.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe

09.01.2022 Are you confused about what subsidies apply to you? We've put together a list of the available financial support packages that can help out taxi drivers as well as loan support for businesses. https://www.tcq.org.au/covid-19/financial-support/

09.01.2022 TCQ’s message for Minister Bailey is a simple one, welcome back and let’s get cracking on making the personalised transport sector even more efficient and productive for Queensland communities. - TCQ CEO, Blair Davies. Read more: https://www.tcq.org.au/mark-bailey-continues-as-minister/

08.01.2022 Applications for the $23 million support package to assist the taxi and limousine industry will close in 7 days. Apply through the QRIDA website here: https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/curr/covid-19-taxi-limo-scheme

07.01.2022 The ATIAs annual conference is the Australian taxi industrys premier event and a great opportunity for our members and transportation alliance associates to get together. REGISTER HERE: https://www.atia.com.au/conferences/national-conference/

07.01.2022 Applications are open for Queensland taxi & limo operators, licence owners and booking entities for the $23 million package. Apply here: https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/curr/covid-19-taxi-limo-scheme

07.01.2022 BREAKING: Brisbane's Royal Queensland Show, the EKKA, has been officially cancelled due to COVID-19.

06.01.2022 "It is a great result for the Queensland taxi industry and serves as yet another reminder as to why our members need strong and effective representation at a national level through ATIA and at a State level through TCQ."

06.01.2022 Remember: Enrolment for JobKeeper Payments must be done before 30th April 2020 to be able to claim payments for April EDIT: If you need more time, enrolments have been extended to the end of May. However, the sooner you enrol, the sooner you will start to receive payments. Taxi drivers, operators and owners are likely to meet the eligibility requirement for this (their turnover having reduced by more than 30 per cent relative to a comparable period of one month, a year ...ago). Following enrolment, the Government will provide $1,500 per fortnight per eligible employee, or to sole traders with no employees, for a maximum of 6 months. In partnerships, only one partner can be nominated to receive a JobKeeper Payment, noting a partner cannot be an employee. Trusts can receive JobKeeper Payments. Where beneficiaries of a trust only receive distributions, rather than being paid salary and wages for work done, one individual beneficiary can be nominated to receive the JobKeeper Payment. Begin your enrolment for the JobKeeper Payment by following the steps here: https://www.ato.gov.au//e/enrol-for-the-jobkeeper-payment/

05.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND. If possible move vehicles undercover, secure any outdoor items, and seek shelter.

03.01.2022 Those winter breezes are getting chilly, but you still want to get out and about this weekend? Grab a Cab!

02.01.2022 Like many other industries comprised of small businesses, the taxi industry has been doing it very tough during the COVID-19 pandemic. As small businesses, our members just dont have the endless reserves of money behind them to wait out the pandemic. We definitely need communities across Queensland to take on board the message behind the Go Local First campaign, and to use their local taxi service when needing to travel from A to B, - Blair Davies. #GoLocalFirst

02.01.2022 "Over the last four (4) months Taxi Council of Queensland (TCQ), together with the Australian Taxi Industry Association (ATIA) have successfully lobbied for the inclusion of the taxi industry in a number of financial assistance packages being paid by the Federal and State Governments, associated with the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic." - Max McBride Read more here: https://www.tcq.org.au/tcq-presidents-message/

02.01.2022 Travel restrictions are being eased in Queensland this weekend. If you're travelling in a cab, use contactless payments where possible.

01.01.2022 Needing to get from A to B? Get there in a Queensland taxi! #GoLocalFirst

01.01.2022 While restrictions are slowly being eased across Queensland, it is still recommended to wear a mask if you are feeling unwell.