The Public Transport Council (PTC) will increase the penalties for taxi fare evasion from May 9, to better protect the interests of taxi drivers.
Fare evaders will now be liable for a fine of $200 for the first offence, up from $100 previously, and $400 for the second offence, up from $200, in addition to payment of the unpaid taxi fare.
Repeat offenders who commit three or more offences and offenders who do not pay the unpaid taxi fare will be prosecuted.