Sly-grogging allegations levelled at rogue taxi drivers in northern WA who are accused of targeting Indigenous people

An ABC investigation has revealed the toxic relationship between some members of the taxi industry and alcoholism in northern WA towns, with accusations some cab drivers are facilitating sly-grogging. Key points: Locals tell the ABC rogue taxi drivers have charged up to $100 for illegally obtained cartons of beer The Federal Department of Social Services intervened after complaints taxi drivers rorted cashless welfare cards New laws will be introduced in WA on July 1 to bring taxi drivers under stricter rules Aboriginal community leaders, shire presidents and locals with alcohol problems have slammed the conduct of "bad egg" drivers who they say are not only enabling addiction but profiting from it. Broome Shire president Harold Tracey said taxi companies had a "moral obligation" to stamp out dodgy practices by drivers. Broome Shire President Harold Tracey said taxi drivers involved with sly-grogging were immoral and irresponsible. "The taxi drivers rip people off and they also black market," she said.