( May 25, 2017, 09:18 GMT | Insight) -- Queensland has passed a stringent new law on drivers of Internet-based ride-sharing services in an effort to level the playing field with taxis, ABC Australia reports.Queensland has passed a stringent new law on drivers of Internet-based ride-sharing services in an effort to level the playing field with taxis, ABC Australia reports. Drivers who sign up with app-based ride-booking services like Uber will now have to pay an annual license fee of A$237.26, as well as go through criminal history checks, vehicle safety inspections, and driver authorization applications. These make Queensland one of the most expensive places in Australia to become a ride-share driver. The law also includes a zero alcohol requirement and fatigue management, which Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said were the same as those imposed on taxi drivers. The head of Taxi Council of Queensland, however, said the legislation still fell short of levelling the playing field. ...
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