Queensland handed Uber drivers big fines and clashes at Vic taxi protest against Uber

While NSW and South Australia are keen to open the gates to ride-sharing services, Queensland is taking the opposite approach. The states transport minister, Stirling Hinchcliffe, told parliament yesterday that transport officers spent a 78 hours enforcing new ride sharing laws during Queenslands Labour Day long weekend. Hinchcliffe said that in total, $127,926 fines were issued, with 51 drivers in total busted for providing an illegal taxi service. Three drivers were caught more than once. Aaron has more.

Taxi drivers protesting in Melbourne Source: AAP