Transport minister Jo Haylen says drivers had been warned that enforcement officers would be out in force, especially during events like Vivid
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The New South Wales government is increasing on-the-spot fines from $300 to $1,000 for rogue taxi drivers who are caught refusing to turn on their meters, refusing fairs or negotiating prices with riders amid rising reports of dodgy operators across the state.
The transport minister, Jo Haylen, said drivers had been warned that enforcement officers would be out in force, especially during events like Vivid, and would not hesitate to issue them with a hefty fine.
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