ACCC calls for comment on Gange's proposed acquisition of West Suburban Taxis

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today issued a Statement of Issues on the proposed acquisition of West Suburban Taxis Pty Ltd by A Gange Pty Ltd.

The Statement of Issues seeks further information on certain competition issues which have arisen from the ACCC's market inquiries to date.

The ACCC invites further submissions from the market by 31 March 2009.  To allow for submissions in response to the Statement of Issues, the ACCC's final decision will be deferred until 15 April 2009.

Submissions can be sent by email to the ACCC at: mergers@accc.gov.au.

The Statement of Issues will be available on the public merger register on the ACCC's website.

Media inquiries: Ms Lin Enright (02) 6243 1108 or 0414 613 520