Taxi Ballots
The Northern Territory Government has placed a cap on the number of taxis operating in the Darwin and Alice Springs areas. The availability of a taxi licence is based on the population in these areas.
Available Taxi licences in Darwin and Alice Springs are allocated by ballot. A ballot is held subject to licence availability. The ballot is advertised at least 3 weeks in advance. A taxi licence may only be allocated to a commercial passenger vehicle operator accredited under the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act.