Grant ScannellNew parking permits, including those for small passenger vehicle services, will come into effect from October 1 in the Queenstown Lakes District. The traffic and parking subcommittee yesterday approved the proposed fees for the four types of permits, subject to public consultation. Policy and programme performance manager Polly Lambert's report proposed a small passenger service vehicle permit would cost $500 a year and be limited to 150. Permits issued to vehicles would require a NZ Transport Agency P-class endorsed driver at all times; in-vehicle surveillance; and "visible information on complaints procedures''. Consultant Jendi Paterson told the subcommittee NZTA already required small passenger service vehicles operating from ranks in Queenstown to have a camera fitted, and working.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 11, 2019 15:33 UTC