Below is an extract from Channel 7 Tasmania on Andrew Wilkie supporting a buyback by the government of taxi licenses in Tasmania.
Federal independent member for Clark Andrew Wilkey is calling on the next state government to implement a taxi license plates scheme he says plates which were purchased for up to $160,000 are now worthless thanks to ride share apps like uber taking off when a government the implementation of such a industry-changing reform like allowing ride-sharing in Tasmania then that government has a responsibility to ensure that existing vehicles are looked after similar schemes have been implemented in other states labor will consider it the Liberals were contacted for comment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3TK6DyUq5Y&ab_channel=NightlyNews7Tasmania (start watching at 10:33)
