Taxi is an only public transport system that privately funded in Australia.

 There are 7,000 taxis on the roads in NSW 

The 24,000 trained drivers are self-employed

 There are 6,000 owners and operators of taxis

 84% of taxi owners own one plate

 175 million passenger journeys annually

 The first taxi plates were issued between 1930 and 1945

 Passenger Transport Act 1990

 Passenger Transport Regulation 2007 

Police Clearance

 English Test at Adult Migrant English Service (AMES)

 Medical Assessment 

Taxicare Plus program

 Exam at Ministry of Transport