5Extra charges

5 Extra charges

(1)  The following surcharges may be charged:

(a) in the case of the hire of a taxi commencing between the hours of 10 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday, or 10 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday, if those periods do not occur during the period specified in paragraph (b)  – $4.00;

(b) in the case of the hire of a taxi commencing between the hours of 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day – $7.00.

(2)  In the case where credit arrangements have been made with the hirer, an accounting fee not exceeding 5% of the metered fare may be charged.

(3)  In the case where a taxi has been soiled or befouled by a passenger travelling in the taxi, the responsible operator of the taxi licence or a driver of the taxi may charge that passenger a fee of up to $100, being the amount that the responsible operator or driver estimates to be the reasonable costs of cleaning the taxi.

(4)  The responsible operator of a taxi licence or driver of a taxi may charge the hirer an extra charge for road tolls, ferry charges and entry or exit fees, incurred during the hire of the taxi, if the responsible operator or driver –

(a) is able to produce a receipt demonstrating payment of the toll, charge or fee; or

(b) has incurred, or will incur, a liability to pay the toll, charge or fee.