Schedule 4 to the Principal Regulations is rescinded and the following Schedule is substituted:

SCHEDULE 4 - Standard taxi fares

Regulations 3 , 21 and 25

1.    Standard taxi fares for places other than King Island and Flinders Island

(1) First tariff : Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on any weekday that is not a public holiday in the place where the taxi is hired, the following tariff (called the first tariff) is to be charged:

(a) the amount recorded on the taximeter, that meter being calibrated to record –

(i) the sum of $2.60 on the taxi being set in motion; and

(ii) the sum of 10 cents for the first 40.0 m travelled, or the first 9 seconds of time elapsed, whichever occurs first; and

(iii) after the distance travelled or, alternatively, time elapsed as specified in subparagraph (ii) , the sum of 10 cents for each complete 80.1 m travelled or each 18 seconds of time elapsed, whichever is the greater.

(2) Second tariff : During the times when the first tariff does not apply, the following tariff (called the second tariff) is to be charged:

(a) the amount recorded on the taximeter, that meter being calibrated to record –

(i) the sum of $2.60 on the taxi being set in motion; and

(ii) the sum of 10 cents for the first 33.4 m travelled, or the first 9 seconds of time elapsed, whichever occurs first; and

(iii) after the distance travelled or, alternatively, time elapsed as specified in subparagraph (ii) , the sum of 10 cents for each complete 66.8 m travelled or each 18 seconds of time elapsed, whichever is the greater.

2.    Standard taxi fares for King Island and Flinders Island

(1) First tariff : Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on any weekday that is not a public holiday in the place where the taxi is hired, the following tariff (called the first tariff) is to be charged:

(a) the amount recorded on the taximeter, that meter being calibrated to record –

(i) the sum of $4.00 on the taxi being set in motion; and

(ii) the sum of 10 cents for the first 35.3 m travelled, or the first 9 seconds of time elapsed, whichever occurs first; and

(iii) after the distance travelled or, alternatively, time elapsed as specified in subparagraph (ii) , the sum of 10 cents for each complete 70.6 m travelled or each 18 seconds of time elapsed, whichever is the greater.

(2) Second tariff : During the times when the first tariff does not apply, the following tariff (called the second tariff) is to be charged:

(a) the amount recorded on the taximeter, that meter being calibrated to record –

(i) the sum of $4.00 on the taxi being set in motion; and

(ii) the sum of 10 cents for the first 29.4 m travelled, or the first 9 seconds of time elapsed, whichever occurs first; and

(iii) after the distance travelled or, alternatively, time elapsed as specified in subparagraph (ii) , the sum of 10 cents for each complete 58.8 m travelled or each 18 seconds of time elapsed, whichever is the greater.

3.    Extra charges

(1) In the case of trips originating outside the Burnie, Devonport, Hobart or Launceston taxi area as described in Schedule 1 to the Taxi Industry (Taxi Areas) Regulations 1996 between the hours of 12.30 a.m. and 5.00 a.m., a surcharge of $2.60 is to apply.

(2) In the case where credit arrangements have been made with the hirer, an accounting fee not exceeding 10% of the metered fare may be charged.

Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953 .

Notified in the Gazette on 30 June 2000

These regulations are administered in the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the regulation)

These regulations increase the fares and charges that are payable for taxis so as to offset increased operating costs and the effects of the Commonwealth Government's new tax system.