Regulations regarding On Demand Booking Services – Airport Transfers

On Demand Booking Service Authorised Provider

From the 1st April 2019, Drivers that provide personal transport and or Airport Transfer etc are required to register with the Department Of Transport, their details and collect a 10% Taxi Buy Back Levy fee within their charges to subsidies Taxi’s that are willing to part with their Taxi Plate  ownership.

On-demand passenger transport is the transport of passengers for hire or reward where the passenger or hirer determines the locations for the beginning and end of the journey, as well as the time of travel.

Jonathan Ellis – Trading As My Getaway Driver has been Authorised with ODBS Authorisation Number 1000100 and are Authorised via the Department Of Transport to Operate / Take bookings in Western Australia with their convenient online booking APP

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Please note that this search service is provided as a guide to the authorisation status of a relevant booking service at the time of the check. It is, however, not conclusive proof that a booking service holds an authorisation. If you are concerned about the status of an authorisation after using this service, you can contact on-demand transport by contacting the Department Of Transport Direct at 1300660147

The above ODBS Search of providers only works via a desktop computer browser not via mobile browser.

What is Bali’s Nyepi Day all about ?

Nyepi Day, falls on 7th March this year, a day of silence, celebrating the start of the Hindu new year, for the Balinese this is a time to reflect on the year past and plan for the year ahead.

Nyepi is a Balinese “Day of Silence” that is commemorated every Isakawarsa (Saka new year) according to the Balinese calendar. It is a Hindu celebration mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. Nyepi, a public holiday in Indonesia, is a day of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New Year’s Day. On this day, the youth of Bali in the village of Sesetan in South Bali practice the ceremony of Omed-omedan or ‘The Kissing Ritual’ to celebrate the new year. The same day celebrated in India as Ugadi.

 

Nyepi Day Celebrations

Observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflection, and as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. The main restrictions are no lighting fires (and lights must be kept low); no working; no entertainment or pleasure; no traveling; and, for some, no talking or eating at all. The effect of these prohibitions is that Bali’s usually bustling streets and roads are empty, there is little or no noise from TVs and radios, and few signs of activity are seen even inside homes. The only people to be seen outdoors are the Pecalang, traditional security men who patrol the streets to ensure the prohibitions are being followed.

 

Nyepi Day Dates

Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday, non-Hindu residents and tourists are not exempt from the restrictions. Although they are free to do as they wish inside their hotels, no one is allowed onto the beaches or streets, and the only airport in Bali remains closed for the entire day.

Also to note that the day after is the Hindu New Year Day and as such may be troublesome travelling in and out of Bali and should also be avoided on this day.

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The only exceptions granted are for emergency vehicles responding to life-threatening conditions and women about to give birth.