Fare Estimator ( Melbourne rates within Victoria only)

Prices given are an estimate only, based on Melbourne rates for kilometers travelled.
The actual fare may vary due to differing rates, traffic conditions, alternate routes, weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
The estimated fare does not include road tolls, airport or public holiday surcharges.
The estimates given are affected by traffic conditions. Fewer stops will result in a lower fare.

Prepaid fares for all cab trips in Victoria between 10 pm and 5 am were introduced from 1 October 2008

Taxi drivers have the right to ask any customer for proof of payment or a deposit up to the estimated fare amount at any time.

The following fares and charges apply to taxis hired in Melbourne.
For taxis carrying up to 4 passengers (standard taxi) or any multiple hiring:

Booking Fee	$2.00 phone booking fee
Flagfall	$3.20 when meter is started
Distance	$1.617 per kilometre
Time	56.6 cents per minute if the speed is below 21 kilometres per hour
Night Rate	$1.94 per kilometre (20% surcharge) between Midnight and 5am

The following fares and charges apply to taxis hired in Geelong.
For taxis carrying up to 4 passengers (standard taxi) or any multiple hiring:

Booking Fee	$2.10 Phone booking fee
Flagfall	$3.20 when the meter is started
Distance	$1.634 per kilometre
Time	57.2 cents per minute if the speed is below 21 kilometres per hour
Night Rate	An additional $3.00 between Midnight and 6am

This Fare Estimator calculates km rate @ $1.94 which includes stopping/waiting time at 20% of km rate and includes the applicable phone booking fee.

At the end of the trip the taximeter displays the fare, inclusive of fees such as phone booking fee or late night surcharge. Tolls and airport fees are additional to the fare on the meter.

If the final taximeter reading plus any tolls or airport fees (the total taxi cost) is less than the prepaid deposit, then the driver must refund the difference to the passenger.

If the total taxi cost is more than the prepaid deposit, then the passenger must pay the balance to the driver.

Note: All fares are to be paid based on the metered amount and any authorised additional charges, not the estimated amount.

Taxi drivers have the right to ask any customer for proof of payment or a deposit up to the estimated fare amount

Child Restraints, Seats and Capsules
Children under one year do not have to use a child restraint in a taxi; children over one year must use a seat belt or child restraint (supplied by the passenger) in a taxi.

A restraint should be used wherever possible; use a child harness with children over 14 kg if it is difficult to carry a child restraint (such as when going to the airport or shopping).

It is not safe to put a child in a seat belt with you or nurse them on your lap.

A restraint is supplied by the passengers, not the taxi driver.

All taxis must by law provide an anchor bolt or fitting for one restraint.

When there is no suitable child restraint available a seatbelt must be worn.

HOLIDAY TARIFFS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2010
Silvertop taxis: A 20 per cent public holiday surcharge will apply all day Christmas Day (Saturday, 25 December 2010), Boxing Day (Sunday, 26 December 2010), from 6 pm on New Year's Eve (Friday, 31 December 2010) and all day New Year's Day (Saturday, 1 January 2011).

Geelong taxis: A public holiday surcharge of $3.70 (incl. GST) will apply all day Christmas Day (Saturday, 25 December 2010), Boxing Day (Sunday, 26 December 2010), from 6 pm on New Year's Eve (Friday, 31 December 2010) and all day New Year's Day (Saturday, 1 January 2011).

Further Information can be found at the website of the Vic. Gov. Department of Transport

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