GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
QUEENSLAND
NEWS
More $$$ for Taxi and Limo licence holders and operators The Queensland Government has announced additional financial support of $23 million for the taxi and limousine industry to assist with the economic impacts of COVID-19 and to ensure services can continue to operate. This is in addition to the $54.5 million transport industry financial assistance package announced on 25 April 2020. The taxi and limousine industry is an essential service and plays a pivotal role in transporting the public around the State. This package is designed to provide support to a range of different parties in the industry in recognition of their important role in Queensland communities and to assist the recovery of the industry. Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Minister Mark Bailey said with every corner of the industry having been severely impacted by the coronavirus, the package was designed to assist not only drivers but licence holders and booking entities. "This package is especially important for Queenslanders in our community who have a disability, with the package to include an additional payment for operators whose taxis are wheelchair accessible. This is about supporting local businesses and local jobs," said Mr Bailey.
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