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CPVV undertook a Trial of the MPTP Scheme with Uber in geelong

20/1/2021

The CPVV undertook a trial of the MPTP scheme with Uber in Geelong from 22 March to 31 May 2020 – at the start of Victoria's COVID-19 lockdown.

The subsequent results of the government orchestrated trial, where they judged Uber's services, are BASED ON 170 TRIPS conducted during this period.

This works out to be a sample size of LESS THAN 0.15% of the average MPTP trips during October and November 2020 - not 5%, not 10%, not 20%, but LESS THAN 0.15%. How is this data sufficient to make a judgement call?

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CPVV Partners With Uber to Deliver the MPTP… Has it learned nothing?

20/1/2021

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CPVV partners with Uber to deliver the MPTP... Has it learned nothing?

Rod Barton MP condemns the Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV) for partnering with Uber to deliver the Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP).

The MPTP assists with the travel needs of people with accessibility and mobility needs by offering subsidised taxi fares. This program is an essential service that exists to ensure that everyone can access safe and efficient transport, especially those most vulnerable.

For years, taxis have delivered the MPTP, undertaking training that allows drivers to transport vulnerable groups. This is a program that has long been built on trust, flexibility and safety.

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Ridiculous! CPVV is allowing Uber to participate in the MPTP system

19/1/2021

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CPVV is allowing Uber to participate in the MPTP System

The Victorian Regulator (CPVV) has announced that it has PARTNERED with Uber and is allowing Uber to participate in the MPTP system – the subsidy scheme that allows people with a severe or permanent disability to get a 50% subsidy when travelling in taxis. How ridiculous!!

There are so many things wrong with this. Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, how can you condone this action? How can you allow the Regulator to decimate the taxi industry?

Wasn’t it bad enough that the Victorian government allowed Uber to operate illegally for 3 years and infiltrate the Victorian taxi and hire car industry? But now you have hit them in the guts again.

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All Victorian CPVs must be cleaned after each shift

8/1/2021

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All Victorian CPVs (ie taxis, hire cars, limousines, special vehicles, ride share (including Uber, Didi, Shebah, GoCatch, Ola) must be cleaned after each trip (including after personal usage).

You must correctly clean high-touch services in a CPV at the right times. You must also keep a record of every time you clean. If you work with a booking service provider (BSP) or CPV owner, they must take reasonable steps to support you.

When to clean

You must clean all surfaces passengers are likely to touch before every trip.

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CPVV undertook a Trial of the MPTP Scheme with Uber in geelong

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Ridiculous! CPVV is allowing Uber to participate in the MPTP system

All Victorian CPVs must be cleaned after each shift

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