Only one taxi driver has passed Victoria’s knowledge test designed to “weed out” bad drivers, prompting concerns that Melbourne could be hit with a cab shortage.
The test, which was a key recommendation in last year’s taxi industry inquiry, was introduced in June by the Napthine Government in a bid to lift industry standards.
It covers driver behaviour, customer service and geography.
Of the 234 people to sit the exam, driver trainer Karen Downie was the only person to pass.
“There’s 55 questions in each unit and you get an hour to do it … a lot of knowing your bus lanes and tram rules and how to deal with people with disabilities,” she said.