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Perth Airport cracks down on illegal taxis, starts $3B upgrade

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Taxi crackdown at Perth Airport

Illegal taxi drivers at Perth Airport face new surprise checks this week.

Crackdown

Secret shoppers on patrol

Officers used undercover rides several times this year. One driver was fined.

Crackdown

Why the checks target Perth

Perth Airport and Crown Casino are the main hotspots for unlicensed pickups.

Drivers

Drivers call it wage theft

Honest drivers say rule-breakers use group chats to dodge officers.

Data

Fares that do not add up

Tracking found fares too high for the distance driven. That flags cheats.

Safety

Safety warning for riders

Unlicensed cars may lack insurance. There is no one to complain to.

Upgrade

$3B terminal plan revealed

A new 159,000 sq m terminal with 22 gates could open in 2031.

Upgrade

One airport, not four

Four scattered terminals will merge into one central precinct.

Growth

Record passengers

18.4 million passengers used the airport last year. That is a record.

Warning

Five years of disruption

Travellers face building work for five to six years. Plan ahead.

Tech

Biometric queues

New tech will track passengers from entry to boarding for faster security.

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