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Principal function and objectives of Commission.
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9.—(1) The principal function of the Commission is the development and maintenance of a regulatory framework for the control and operation of small public service vehicles and their drivers.
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(2) In exercising its function, the Commission shall seek to achieve the following objectives—
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(a) to promote the provision and maintenance of quality services by small public service vehicles and their drivers,
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(b) to pursue the continued development of a qualitative and customer orientated licensing system, regulatory code and standards for small public service vehicles, small public service vehicle licence holders and small public service vehicle drivers,
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(c) to oversee the development of a professional, safe, efficient and customer-friendly service by small public service vehicles and their drivers,
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(d) to encourage and promote competition in relation to services (including fares) offered by small public service vehicles,
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(e) in seeking to achieve the provision of quality services by small public service vehicles and their drivers, to have due regard to the protection of service users and providers alike,
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(f) to promote measures to facilitate increased integration of taxi services in the public transport system,
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(g) to promote the development of high quality cost effective services by small public service vehicles and their drivers which meet a wide range of customer needs including those of passengers with mobility or sensory impairments,
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(h) to promote access to small public service vehicles by persons with disabilities,
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(i) to encourage investment to support and enhance the services offered by small public service vehicles and to promote innovation in this regard.
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(3) The exercise of functions of the Commission under this Act may be carried out by or through any member of the staff of the Commission or a person authorised by the Commission, as the Commission deems appropriate.
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