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1. Taxi tariffs for Tasmanian taxi areas up to 28 January 2025

Fares effective up to 28 January 2025.

 

Standard taxis and WATs when up to 5 non wheelchair-reliant passengers are travelling

Taxi Area

Hobart Launceston Devonport
Burnie West Tamar Ulverstone
Perth

Areas not listed

King Island & Flinders Island

Flagfall

$3.90

$3.90

$5.30

Tariff 1 (per km)

$2.12

$2.09

$2.42

Tariff 2 (per km)

$2.54

$2.51

$2.90

Waiting time (per minute)

$0.64

$0.62

$0.73

WATS when at least one passenger is travelling in a wheelchair

All taxi areas
When five or more passengers are travelling, the high occupancy tariff (Tariff 4) is charged at all times

 

Flagfall

$5.30

Tariff 3 (per km)

$2.43

Tariff 4 (per km)

$2.90

Waiting time(per minute)


$0.73

Tariff charges:

Tariff 1: between 6:00am and 8:00pm on weekdays (except public holidays), when there is no passenger in a wheelchair travelling.

Tariff 2: between 8:00pm and 6:00am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays when no passenger in a wheelchair is travelling.

Tariff 3: between 6:00am and 8:00pm on weekdays (except public holidays), when at least one passenger in a wheelchair is travelling and there are less than five passengers.

Tariff 4: between 8:00pm and 6:00am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays to wheelchair accessible taxis when at least one wheelchair passenger is travelling. To all wheelchair accessible taxis (maxi taxis) carrying five or more passengers, whether they are in a wheelchair or not, at any time of the day.

2. Taxi tariffs for Tasmanian taxi areas from 29 January 2025

Effective from 29 January 2025

Standard Taxis and WAT carrying non wheelchair reliant passengers
Taxi areaHobart Launceston Devonport Burnie West Tamar Ulverstone PerthAreas not listedKing Island and Flinders Island
Flagfall$4.60$4.60$5.60
Tariff 1 (per km) 6:00am to 8:00pm$2.29$2.26$2.55
Tarrif 2 (per km) 8:00pm to 6:00am, public holidays and weekends$2.74$2.71$3.05
Waiting time (per minute)69.2c68.0c73.8c

WATS when at least one passenger is travelling in a wheelchair

When five or more passengers are travelling in a WAT, the high occupancy tariff (Tariff 4) is charged at all times

Flagfall

$5.60

Tariff 3 (per km) 6:00am to 8:00pm

$2.55

Tariff 4 (per km) 8:00pm to 6:00am,
public holidays and weekends

$3.05

Waiting time
(per minute)

73.8c

Tariff Charges

Tariff 1: Taxi fares between 6:00am and 8:00pm only on weekdays

Tariff 2: Taxi fares between 8:00pm and 6:00am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays

Tariff 3: Taxi fares between 6:00am and 8:00pm only on weekdays for wheelchair accessible taxis with wheelchair passengers

Tariff 4: Taxi fares between 8:00pm and 6:00am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays for wheelchair accessible taxis with wheelchair passengers. Tariff 4 also applies at all times for wheelchair accessible taxis carrying more than four passengers.

3. What other fees and charges apply to taxis?

Permitted Charges from 29 January 2025

  • Maximum 5% card payment surcharge
  • $100.00 soiling fee
  • $4.00 surcharge for hires commencing between 10.00pm on Friday and 6:00am Saturday, or between 10:00pm Saturday and 6:00am Sunday, except on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.
  • $7.00 surcharge for hires commencing between 10.00pm on New Year’s Eve and 6:00am on New Year’s Day.
  • Deposit up to the likely fare for your trip. Driver can refuse to take you if you don’t pay the deposit.
  • Entry or exit fees incurred by the driver.
  • Airport surcharge if trip starts at the Hobart or Launceston airports.

Not Permitted Charges

  • Booking fees.
  • Silver service surcharges.
  • Fees for carrying extra luggage.

4. What taxi fare concessions are available?

If you are a member of the Government's Taxi Subsidy Program you are eligible for subsidised taxi fares.

5. When should the taxi meter be switched on?

The driver is only allowed to switch the meter on when the taxi starts to move.

The driver must switch the meter off as soon as the taxi has stopped at your destination.

6. How do I know that the fare is correct?

A taximeter is programmed to calculate the correct fare for the taxi.

All taximeters are tested by an authorised meter adjuster to make sure that they are correct.

7. Does the driver have to use the taximeter?

Taxi drivers must always switch the meter on when the taxi is hired.

You can agree on a fare other than the metered fare before the trip starts. However, the driver still has to have the meter running.

If the fare you agreed to with the driver is higher than the fare on the meter at the end of the trip, the driver must charge you the lower fare. You can pay more if you want to, but the driver must not insist you do.

8. Can the driver request a deposit?

A taxi driver may ask you for a deposit up to the likely fare for your trip. If you don't pay this, the driver can refuse to take you.