NSW Hire Car Association

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We operate within a distinctive sector that provides significant benefits to both the transportation industry and the economy of NSW. We believe operators should have the ability to secure HC plates to support genuine growth in their businesses. Help us build a case to government by registering your interest in securing HC plates (or equivalent alternative).

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MISSION

Our Mission is to fight for your rights as small business owners, and lobby the regulators and government to ensure that your businesses can remain in existence and survive beyond July 2024.

Your membership is key to the successful outcome of these two initiatives.

VISION

The vision of the NSW HCA is very simple and clear:

To secure the option of having a uniquely identifiable “badge” (HC plate or otherwise) on unmarked cars with access to bus/transit lanes.
To have a respected voice and a seat at the table with all the authorities who have power over our industry so that we can represent the interests of the industry and provide advocacy for issues that affect us as a whole.

ACHIEVING THE VISION

How we go about achieving this vision is very straightforward:

By building strong relationships with government and industry stakeholders

Becoming the go-to body to discuss issues that relate to and affect hire car owners and operators

Building a reputation as an association with vision, integrity, and a realistic approach to changing dynamics.

CHARTER

To become the voice of the industry through strong membership and to make representations of behalf of the industry on issues that affect our industry through collaborative relationships and associations with related private and government organisations. Issues undertaken by the HSW HCA are broad issues that affect all operators across the industry.

The NSW HCA will not become involved in or make representations in relation to issues which affect individual industry or association members. The NSW HCA is not a forum for members to remediate private issues that are best dealt with directly between the involved parties.

REPRESENTATIONS

Throughout every contact with government and industry stakeholders we make the following representations on behalf of our industry:

We are a unique industry which delivers substantial value both to the transport industry and to the NSW Economy
Hire car customers have unique requirements and as consumers have a right to a suitable choice for point-to-point transport services.
It is critical both to our businesses and our customers that we be able to retain the basic rights and privileges that allow us to efficiently deliver our services – especially access to bus/transit lanes & special venues.
We see ourselves as remaining regulated and uniquely identifiable as “chauffeured hire car” operators.
We expect to pay insurance levels (CTP & Comprehensive) which are in line with our existing low risk profile.

We expect not to pay payroll tax as drivers are engaged as independent contractors who run their own businesses and provide same services directly to the public.
Access to premium areas at the Sydney Airport Terminals is critical for the efficient transfer of premium customers. This should be equally important to ensure airports deliver suitable options for this customers base.
We expect to pay license fees which are in line with our type of service and importantly which take into account that we DO NOT have rank and hail privileges.
We will have access to current HC plates until 30 June 2024 but need a clear solution beyond that for our industry.

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Ready to enhance your business? Register your interest for Hire Car (HC) plates today and help us built a case to unlock new opportunities for growth and efficiency on the road.