Taxi Council of Queensland (TCQ) has put together a range of resources to help keep our community informed as the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation develops.
Queensland Government Border Restrictions
- Queensland’s border changes – effective 1am AEST 15 January 2022
- Revocation Order – Border restriction Direction (No. 60) and related directions – revoked 1am AEST 15 January 2022
- Entering Queensland from interstate
Queensland Government Face Mask Direction
- Revocation Order – Mandatory Face Masks Direction (No. 4) – revoked 1am AEST 9 September 2022
- Public Health Face Mask Requirements Direction (No. 6) – effective 12.01am AEST 21 September 2022
- Face masks – coronavirus (COVID-19) – from 12.01am Wednesday 21 September 2022, face masks are no longer required on public transport, in a taxi, rideshare vehicle or commercial shuttle
QR Code Mandate
- Check In Qld is no longer required – Check In Qld app update, 1am AEST 30 June 2022
- Check In Qld app mandated for taxis, limousines and ride share operators – Queensland Government Media Statement, published 22 August 2021, effective Monday 30 August 2021
- Check In Qld app mandatory for personalised transport vehicles – Queensland’s Personalised Transport Reform Update
Vaccine Information
Safe Work Australia
COVID-19 for Workplaces Packs and Factsheets
- For the Small Business in the Taxi and ride share industry
- Taxi and ride share: Minimising the risk of exposure to COVID-19 (22 April 2020)
- Taxi and ride share: Minimising the risk of exposure to COVID-19 (19 April 2020)
- Taxi and ride share: Minimising the risk of exposure to COVID-19 (2 April 2020)
Mental Health Support
It is normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed during a time like this. It’s important to remind yourself that this is a normal reaction and it will pass. There are plenty of ways to support other people, or be supported if you are feeling anxious or uncertain.
- Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 – A crisis support service offering short term support at any time for people who are having difficulty coping or staying safe.
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 – A free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years.
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 – Mental health information and support for all Victorians.
- Headspace 1800 650 893 – Online and telephone support and counselling for 12-25 year olds, their families and friends.
- Rehab4Addiction UK – A useful online guide for improving mental health throughout the pandemic.
Tips for Cleaning and Avoiding the Spread in Vehicles
Find articles about cleaning techniques and avoiding the spread of COVID-19:
- Reduce the risk: Vehicle cleaning tips for drivers – Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria
- Get The Coronavirus Out Of Your Car – by Bradley Brownell at Jalopnik
- Coronavirus car care tips – by Ben Gribbin at Finder
- How to clean your car to reduce the risk of coronavirus – Mark Elias for MarketWatch
- Is there coronavirus in your car? Here’s how you can protect yourself – Joseph Allen, Jack Spengler and Richard Corsi for USA Today
- COVID-19: Which car window should you open to cut risk? – Gulf News Auto
For information about routine cleaning, click here for a resource from the Department of Health.
University of Surrey
New research has confirmed that keeping car windows open to draw in fresh air is key to reducing the risk of contracting the virus in vehicle environments — but there are trade-offs.
- Combination of mask wearing and keeping windows open is best for reducing COVID-19 risk in cars, new study finds
- The nexus between in-car aerosol concentrations, ventilation and the risk of respiratory infection – Prashant Kumar, Hamid Omidvarborna, Arvind Tiwari, Lidia Morawska. Environment International, 2021.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC has compiled a fact sheet for Taxi and Rideshare drivers:
- What Rideshare, Taxi, Limo, and other Passenger Drivers-for-Hire Need to Know about COVID-19
- Science Brief: SARS-CoV-2 and Surface (Fomite) Transmission for Indoor Community Environments
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA has released an advisory for drivers within the transport industry, especially Taxi and Rideshare drivers:
European Union Virus Exit Plan
The EU revealed a virus exit plan in the hopes to avoid more chaos:
Financial Support
Australian Taxi Industry Association (ATIA) compiled an update for sole traders:
Information on how the Australian Government’s economic response could support you can be found at The Treasury and Fair Work Ombudsman.
- Economic Response to the Coronavirus
- Supporting Business to Retain Jobs
- JobKeeper Guides
- Support for Sole Traders
- Income Support for Individuals
- Supporting the Flow of Credit
Queensland’s Personalised Transport Reform (QPTR)