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Taxi Fares

Information about taxi fares in the Australian Capital Territory.

The maximum taxi fares that can be charged are determined by the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services under section 60 of the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001.

The determination of the maximum fares normally occurs as a result of a review and price related direction submitted by industry and checked on behalf of the Directorate by an independent consultant.

From 1 July 2011 Taxi Fare Rates -
Section of the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 - Section 60(1)

Description of matter
in respect of which fare is payable

Maximum fare payable
Radio Bookings $0.00

Standard Taxi (single hiring)

Flagfall

Kilometre Rate

- For a journey commencing between 6 am and 9 pm on a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday

- For a journey commencing before 6 am or after 9 pm Monday to Friday and all day on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday

 

$4.70

 

$1.90



$2.19

Standard Taxi (multiple hiring)

Flagfall

Kilometre Rate

- For a journey commencing between 6 am and 9 pm on a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday

- For a journey commencing before 6 am or after 9 pm Monday to Friday and all day on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday

 

$3.50

 

$1.43



$1.64

High Occupancy Taxi (5, 6, or 7 passengers)

Flagfall

Kilometre Rate

- For a journey commencing between 6 am and 9 pm on a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday

- For a journey commencing before 6 am or after 9 pm Monday to Friday and all day on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday

 

$6.90

 

$2.85


$3.27

High Occupancy Taxi (8 or more passengers)

Flagfall

Kilometre Rate

- For a journey commencing between 6 am and 9 pm on a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday

- For a journey commencing before 6 am or after 9 pm Monday to Friday and all day on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday

 

$6.90

 

$3.61


$4.16

Waiting Time (per hour) $49.50

Toll

For a journey commencing at the designated taxi rank at the Canberra International Airport where the taxi driver has paid the toll and holds the receipt issued by the Capital Airport Group.

a. Single Hiring - the toll
b. Multiple Hiring - for a multiple hire, the toll shall be shared equally by each hirer

 

$2.00

Baby Capsule Fee $4.70
Canberra Silver Service (operated by Aerial Transport Solutions Pty Ltd) – Premium Service Fee $11.00
Canberra Silver Service (operated by Aerial Transport Solutions Pty Ltd) – Parking fee for a pre-booked hiring from the Canberra Airport $11.00
Commissionaire Surcharge (for hirings undertaken from a location in the ACT approved by the Road Transport Authority) $1.20
Contact Details

Division
Public Transport Regulation

Postal Address
GPO Box 158
Canberra City ACT 2601

Street Address
Macarthur House
12 Wattle Street
Lyneham ACT 2602

Contact Number
(02) 6207 1423

Facsimile
(02) 6207 7160

Email
taxiservices@act.gov.au