Expressions of interest are now open for an on-demand charter driver representative for the On-demand Transport Industry Reference Group (OdTIRG).
DTMI is seeking expressions of interest for an on-demand charter (OD-C) driver representative to join the OdTIRG. If you are interested in joining the OdTIRG as the OD-C driver representative, read the information below to learn more about how to submit an expression of interest.
Applications close 5.00pm, Thursday 21 May 2026.
How to submit an OdTIRG expression of interest
Expressions of interest close 5.00pm, Thursday 21 May 2026.
There is currently one vacancy for an OD-C representative. The panel considering your application may not know you or your experiences, so make sure your application includes as much detail as possible about:
- your area of representation (for example, what type of OD-C service you drive for);
- the area in which you operate (for example, Perth metropolitan or regional);
- your experience in the on-demand transport industry; and
- any experience, skills or other qualities you consider make you suitable for this role.
Before submitting your expression of interest, please read the On-demand Industry Reference Group Terms of Reference and ensure you can commit to the guiding principles and roles and responsibilities for members.
For more information or any questions, please email odtirg@transport.wa.gov.au.
Assessment
DTMI staff will independently assess each application against the selection criteria (below).
Recommendations are then considered by the Chair and/or the Executive Officer of the OdTIRG to determine the outcome of an application.
The outcome of the assessment will be communicated with applicants by Thursday 11 June 2026.
Note: Applicants who are unsuccessful in this selection process will be retained in a pool and may be asked to act as members in the future.
The first OdTIRG meeting after a representative has been chosen will occur in late June 2026.
About the On-demand Transport Industry Reference Group
The purpose of the On-demand Transport Industry Reference Group (OdTIRG) is to:
- provide an effective forum for constructive dialogue between the on-demand transport industry and the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI);
- exchange information, understanding and feedback on the status of operational or strategic matters of interest for the on-demand industry; and
- ensure active consultation with DTMI regarding on-demand transport industry issues, specifically with the On-demand Transport Policy Intelligence and Education team.
Read the On-demand Transport Industry Reference Group Terms of Reference below for more information about the OdTIRG.
Membership
The OdTIRG represents a range of WA on-demand transport industry stakeholders, including:
- Perth metropolitan and regional on-demand booking services (ODBSs);
- passenger transport drivers (PTDs); and
- on-demand charter operators (including wedding car / limousine and bus operators).
Members listed below are current as of 7 May 2026.
| Perth metropolitan ODBS | Brian Dickman | Limousines Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Perth metropolitan ODBS | Deanne Wemm |
Black and White Cabs |
| Perth metropolitan ODBS | Rohit Bhardwaj |
Swan Taxis Pty Ltd |
| Perth metropolitan ODBS | Darren Smith | Equity Transport Pty Ltd |
| Perth metropolitan ODBS | Mikael Ndombasi | Raiser Pacific Pty Ltd / Uber |
| Regional ODBS | Susan Davey | Bunbury Taxi Co-operative Ltd |
| Regional ODBS | Paul Rewell | Broome Private Taxis / Broome Private Transit |
| On-demand charter (non-rideshare) | Matt Smith | Allure Limousines / Belle Classic Limousines |
| Passenger transport driver (on-demand charter) | Vacant |
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| Passenger transport driver (on-demand rank or hail (taxi)) | Milco Pavlovski | Perth Pinnacle Taxis |
Meeting summaries
Please see below for summaries of previous OdTIRG meetings.