Taxi company fined following deaths of two passengers in wheelchairs
Echuca Moama Taxi Group was fined $133,828 on June 26, 2026, for failing to ensure the safety of wheelchair-using passengers after two deadly incidents in 2021. The company admitted to breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with Judge Justin Lewis noting the importance of refresher training for drivers to prevent such tragedies.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 06:50 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 07:01 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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