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Taxi drivers no longer required to hold area knowledge certificates

The Land Transport Amendment Act 2017(external link) was passed by Parliament on 3 August 2017, and from 1 October 2017 taxi drivers no longer need to hold an area knowledge certificate. 

Find out more about the other requirements for driving a small passenger service vehicle

Find out more about the legislation changes for small passenger service vehicles