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Victorian taxi drivers face punishment for refusing short trips
Key takeaways
- The Victorian government is expanding its "two strikes and you're out" rules for taxi drivers.
- Taxi rule changes are being expanded to include punishment for drivers who refuse short trips and who refuse to take passengers with assistance dogs.
- Drivers could have their accreditation suspended or cancelled under the "two strikes and you're out" rules.
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The Victorian government is expanding its "two strikes and you're out" rules for taxi drivers. (ABC News: Joanne Crothers)
Taxi rule changes are being expanded to include punishment for drivers who refuse short trips and who refuse to take passengers with assistance dogs.
Drivers could have their accreditation suspended or cancelled under the "two strikes and you're out" rules.
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