MEDIA STATEMENT FROM TAXI COUNCIL QLD RE: ACCIDENT ON BRISBANE STORY BRIDGE THIS MORNING

Published on: April 12, 2013Category: News

On behalf of all within the taxi industry we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and colleagues of the driver who tragically passed away this morning. This event has shocked the taxi community and we stand as one to mourn. Our thoughts are also with the passenger and the occupants of the other vehicle involved.

Benjamin Wash, Chief Executive Officer
Taxi Council Queensland

MEDIA STATEMENT- APPOINTMENT OF NEIL SCALES – DIRECTOR GENERAL DTMR

Published on: March 4, 2013Category: Media Release

MEDIA STATEMENT- APPOINTMENT OF NEIL SCALES – DIRECTOR GENERAL DTMR
3/4/2013

The following statement is attributed to Benjamin Wash, CEO, Taxi Council Queensland:

Taxi Council Queensland congratulates Neil Scales on his appointment as Director General of Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads. We recognise the excellent contribution he has made to the state’s transport industry in his previous roles with Translink and as acting Director General. The taxi industry plays a vital and unique role in the overall transport network, with over a quarter of a million people daily across Queensland relying on taxis for safe, door-to-door transport. We value our close working relationship with the Minister and the department and equally look forward to working proactively with Mr Scales, for the benefit of all Queenslanders.

TAXI INDUSTRY SUPPORTS POLICE BLITZ

Published on: February 26, 2013Category: Media Release, News

Queensland’s Taxi Council has thrown its support behind the current police drink driving blitz and has urged Queenslander’s not to drink and drive.
This follows a report that a blitz in Brisbane’s north on Saturday saw one in 50 drivers busted for positive blood alcohol levels.

Taxi Council Queensland chief executive officer Benjamin Wash said if you choose to drink and drive, there are only two options – get nabbed by police or drive in a taxi.

He said the taxi industry witnesses the effects of alcohol first-hand and has called on people to display a greater level of personal responsibility.

“It is beyond belief that so many drivers were caught over the weekend when the option of getting a lift with a friend or calling a cab is a hell of a lot cheaper – and safer,” he said.

Regional Traffic Coordinator for Metropolitan North, Inspector Jac Feather told the Brisbane Times, “Far too many drivers still believe that there is an acceptable risk in leaving licensed premises or home after consuming alcohol and driving their vehicles with little regard for their own lives or the lives of other road users.” (Brisbane times 24 Feb, 2013)

Mr Wash said it has never been easier to call a taxi as almost all taxi companies now have smartphone booking apps.

His advice is simple: “If you drink and need to drive, make sure you drive in the passenger seat of a taxi.”

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