The New Zealand High Court imposes a $150K penalty over cartel conduct for taxi pick-up trips from Wellington Airport (Hutt / City Taxis)

Penalty imposed for taxi cartel conduct* The High Court has ordered Hutt and City Taxis Limited (Hutt & City) to pay a penalty of $150,000 in relation to fixing the prices of taxi fares. Statement of Preliminary Issues released on EROAD/Coretex clearance application The Commission filed proceedings against Hutt & City in May 2021. The Commission alleged, and Hutt & City admitted, that Hutt & City breached the Commerce Act by agreeing with two competing taxi companies to implement a minimum charge of $25