Qld Uber drivers cop $125,000 in fines

Queensland's crackdown on Uber has led to fines amounting to more than $120,000 being issued to drivers over the last long weekend, the state's transport minister says.

Stirling Hinchliffe told parliament on Tuesday that transport officers undertook 78 hours of enforcement activity over the Labour Day long weekend.

Mr Hinchliffe said officers issued fines totalling $127,926 during the crackdown, with 51 drivers caught for providing an illegal taxi service.

Three drivers were busted more than once, he said.

The blitz came after parliament last month passed new legislation to crack down on Uber drivers, which included increased fines and more powers for traffic enforcement officers.

"While the Queensland government welcomes innovation in transport, passenger safety will always remain our number one priority," Mr Hinchliffe said.

"Our transport inspectors must have the appropriate tools to ensure that they can uphold the current and any future regulations."

A taxi strategy, which will outline what role, if any, ridesharing services like Uber will play in Queensland's public transport landscape, is due to be handed down in July.