In accordance with section 161(2) of the Land Transport Act 1998, the NZ Transport Agency, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, gives notice of the Minister’s intention to make a Rule that proposes amendments to Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing 2007 (Rule 81001) (the Operator Licensing Rule), and advises that the draft Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing Amendment [(No 2) 2010] (Rule 81001/4) is available for public comment.
The amendment Rule would require that approved taxi organisations that operate a taxi service in major towns and cities in New Zealand install a security camera, complying with the required specifications, in each of their vehicles.
In major towns and cities:
- all taxis would be required to have a communications system that can provide monitored communications
24 hours a day, seven days a week from a fixed location; and
- approved taxi organisations would have to ensure that all their drivers were provided with an emergency alert and response system.
A copy of the draft amendment Rule may be obtained by calling the NZ Transport Agency Contact Centre on freephone 0800 699 000 or is available on the website
www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/taxi-safety-amendment-2010/
The draft amendment Rule is also available for viewing at the NZ Transport Agency’s regional offices.
Groups and individuals who have registered an interest in the Rule have been advised of the availability of the draft Rule.
Submissions close on 8 October 2010.
For further information, contact the Rules Team,
NZ Transport Agency, PO Box 5084, Lambton Quay, Wellington 6145, or email rules@nzta.govt.nz
Dated at Wellington this 10th day of September 2010.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.