dataset: TAXI_AND_HIRE_CAR_ZONES

This polyline dataset represents the Victorian Taxi and Hire Car Zones. These zones were effective 30 June 2014. Victoria's system of taxi zones comprises the following four zones: - metropolitan - urban and large regional (urban) - regional - country. The updated zones allow taxis outside of Melbourne to work across a broader geographic area, in reaction to public demand. This system provides new opportunities and flexibility for taxis particularly in non-metropolitan areas. Taxi operating conditions and fares vary between zones. The zones system determines: - the annual fee for new taxi and hire car licences - what fare structure may be applicable in taxis - the driver accreditation requirements that may apply. Determination of Taxi Boundaries 2014 was announced on 12 June 2014 following the publication of the Victorian Government Gazette. http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2014/GG2014S184.pdf