WA plans an even taxi/Uber playing field

Taxi and Uber drivers will operate on a level playing field under legislative changes proposed by the West Australian government.

In a green paper released on Monday, the state government said a more flexible licensing environment would free up the on-demand transport industry to innovate and provide new services.

"We're proposing a simplified licensing model with more flexible licence 'types' that focus on safety standards, rather than operating locations or times," Transport Minister Dean Nalder said.