Taxi drivers may have to wear a uniform under NTA plans

Taxi drivers might be required to adopt a formal dress code including a possible uniform under new proposals being considered by the National Transport Authority.

A review of driver licensing for small public service vehicles (SPSVs), which also includes hackneys and limousines, is to examine the possible benefits of introducing a dress code policy for licence holders.

The NTA pointed out that taxi drivers are already expected to wear smart clothing in many jurisdictions, although nothing in particular is specified, while uniforms are required to be worn in some parts of Australian, Spain, and Canada.