State Growth recently conducted the Taxi Fare Review 2024 to address the rising costs in the taxi industry and to allow taxi operators and drivers to earn a reasonable income from their business.
Proposals under the Taxi Fare Review 2024, which included increasing taxi fares and surcharges and simplifying taxi tariffs were presented to the Taxi Industry, advocacy groups, and consumers for consultation and feedback.
With mindful consideration, The Commissioner for Transport has approved the changes in the Taxi Fare Review 2024 Consultation Paper.
Taxi Fare Review 2024 Consultation Paper (PDF 941KB)
Taxi Fare Review 2024 Consultation Paper (WORD 1000KB)
Key changes include:
- Annual Taxi Fare Increases - Taxi fares will increase each year for three years across all taxi areas and taxi tariff types.
- Creation of a Single Taxi Tariff Type - The different taxi tariff types, including the Camera, Non-Camera, Wheelchair Accessible Taxi (WAT), and King and Flinders Island Tariff types, will be merged into one state-wide set of taxi tariffs over the next three years. There will continue to be day and night/weekend tariffs.
- Changes to Surcharges - The existing non-urban late-night surcharge will be replaced with new statewide surcharges that will apply from 10 PM to 6 AM on Friday and Saturday nights and on New Year’s Eve.
- Increase in Taxi Soiling Fee - The fee for passengers who damage or soil a taxi will increase from $70 to $100.
These changes will commence in January 2025, with annual increases in January 2026 and January 2027.
The changes to the surcharges and the soiling fee will happen in January 2025.