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Taxi Drivers and Road Safety

Summary

This report examines aspects of taxi driver road safety in three parts: first, a study of NSW data concerning taxi accidents from 1993-1995; second, a survey of Sydney metropolitan taxi drivers regarding job-related variables, attitudes, fatigue, personality and driving behaviour, together with accident details; and third, qualitative responses from taxi drivers about their working conditions.

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Type: Research and Analysis Report
Sub Type: Grant
Author(s): Mr J R Dalziel
Topics: Behaviour
Publication Date: 01/01/97