The Pubic Transport Division of the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure is responsible for regulating taxi fares for metropolitan taxis.
Since 1 September 2009, there are now four tariff rates for taxi journeys, which are determined by use of a taxi-meter. Read more on the new multi seat tariffs for the Taxi Industry in the news section.
Tariff Two applies to taxis hired between:
7.00pm - 6.00am Monday-Friday and weekends and on all public holidays.
Tariff One applies to all other hirings.
Upon completion of a journey the customer is obligated to pay the metered fare plus any tolls or additional charges. The fare can be paid through the use of the EFTPOS terminal in the taxi, using debit and selected, credit and charge cards, SATSS Voucher, State Government subsidised taxi travel program or by cash.
Your driver has the right to request from you proof of payment prior to the commencement of your journey. You should check with your driver prior to the commencement of your journey as to an acceptable method of payment.
EFTPOS offers convenient and safe way for customers to pay fares and for drivers to collect them.
Card types and limits:
- Cabcharge Cards - Receive authorisation if fare looks like exceeding $100
- MasterCard, VisaCard - The limit is $75
- American Express - There is a limit of $100 on transactions unless prior authority has been provided
- Diners Club Card - There is a limit of $100 on transactions unless prior authority has been provided
- MotorPass and JCB Cards - The limit is $75
- Direct Debit Cards - where the amount is limited by the funds available in the customer's account
SATSS Voucher, State Government subsidised taxi travel program - Government subsidy of 50% or 75% of the fare, not including tolls, up to a maximum subsidised fare of $40.
Updated on: 13th of July 2008
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