On 28 March 2011, the Victorian State Government announced a major independent inquiry into the Victorian taxi and hire car industry.
Melbourne Taxi Licence Assignment and transfer of taxi licences 3/28/2011 - VTD Media Release The Department of Transport has not extended its agreement with BSX Services Pty Ltd (BSX) to manage the trading arrangements associated with the transfer and assignment of taxi licences in metropolitan Melbourne.
Sydney taxis boosted with 167 licences 4/13/2010 - AAP Sydney siders frustrated at waiting for a cab may soon get some relief, with the NSW government releasing more than 160 new taxi licences.
2009 NSW Taxi Reform Package Update 11/28/2009 - Brian Wilkins, NSW Taxi Council President Key aspects of the revised reform package that apply to the Sydney Metropolitan Transport District are:
Taxi industry accreditation scheme 2/20/2009 - Department of Transport The Victorian Government is working with the State’s taxi industry to increase professionalism and accountability through a new accreditation scheme.