Some pensioners are giving their SuperGold discount cards to younger friends so they can fraudulently get discounts, it has been reported.

Never mind hailing a taxi. Some inebriated motorists have found it's cheaper to call a tow truck after a big night out.

Beware of female and young drivers, the owners of old bangers and those in control of expensive vehicles.

A planned fuel tax increase has been postponed by the Government because of "tight" economic conditions and the cost of the Christchurch earthquake recovery. Transport Minister Stephen Joyce announced today the increase had been deferred.

There has been a 43 per cent reduction in vehicle crashes involving taxis and a 60 per cent drop taxi-related complaints.