Commercial Passenger Vehicle

The Commercial Passenger Vehicle Branch of the Road Transport Division, is responsible for the development and implementation of commercial passenger vehicle policy within legislative frameworks and with due regard to Government, industry and key stakeholder requirements. This includes commercial passenger vehicle standards, operator accreditation, driver licensing, monitoring compliance and the management of complex complaints. The Branch also provides information, advice and secretariat support to the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Board.

In Focus...

Evaluation of the Mitchell St Secure Taxi Rank

As a trial, a Secure Taxi Rank located outside the Darwin Cinemas on Mitchell Street was established in August 2008. The secure taxi rank operates with a concierge and security staff on Friday and Saturday nights from midnight to 5am and at all other times operates as a standard taxi rank. More information about the trial and access to the evaluation survey

Commercial Passenger Vehicle Synopsis Released

Minister for Transport Gerry McCarthy today released the synopsis of the Fivenines Review of the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry (CPV) which includes taxis, private hire cars and mini buses. Read Media Release | Synopsis

Card for NT Taxi Subsidy Scheme (NTTSS)

The Northern Territory Government has approved the introduction of an electronic card system to replace the vouchers that members of the NTTSS currently recieve.  (Click here for details)

Operator Accreditation and ‘h’ Endorsement

The process involved with applying for Operator Accreditation and ‘h’ Endorsement has changed. (Click here for details)