Melbourne Taxi Service

Traveling in Melbourne and getting around the city is quite simple, owing to the wonderful layout of the whole place. Apart from the buses, trains and trams run by the common system of transport in Melbourne called The Met, another good mode of transport is the Melbourne Taxi Service.

The taxi service in Melbourne offers a fast and easy, though a little expensive, means of transport to the public. The majority of taxis in Melbourne are yellow in color and sport a large light on the top. The taxis are available in select ranks at central locations like major hotels in the CBD or busy spots such as Flinders Street Station with clear signposts. The taxis are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most taxis in Melbourne are licensed to carry about 4-5 people, though there are also large taxis that can carry up to 10-12 people.

Melbourne Taxi Service covers the Melbourne Taxi Zone, which is bounded by Werribee, Sydenham, Mernda, Hurstbridge, Seville, Emerald, Rowville and Carrum. The outer southeastern suburbs, including Dandenong, Berwick, Cranbourne and Frankston lie in the Outer Suburban Zone.

How to Hire a Taxi in Melbourne

Melbourne Taxi Service affords a comfortable means of travel for people who do not want to take buses or travel in trains. Taxis in Melbourne can be hired in two ways -

1. They can be hailed on the streets. If the rooftop light is on, it indicates that the taxi can be hired.
2. Taxis can be booked by telephone.

Taxi Fares

Melbourne Taxi Service provides taxis at quite a reasonable cost and these can be paid either by cash, credit cards or EFTPOS. Normally, taxi meters are clearly visible so that one can keep a check of the fare.

Melbourne taxis also draw extra charges like a late night surcharge from midnight to 5 am, charge for phone bookings, payment for using the Citylink freeway and even a fee for taxis waiting at the airport rank. Extra costs also apply if the taxi passes any tollbooth.

Taxi Totems

Melbourne Taxi Service has, of late, set up a number of "taxi totems" around the city, which make it easier for people to hail taxis, as well as is convenient for taxis to notice prospective customers. The totems feature the name of that location, the nearest cross street, a list of local taxi services and phone numbers required to book them. They also have information regarding connections to train, tram and bus services wherever applicable.

Notable Taxi Service Providers

Melbourne Taxi Service has very few prominent taxi companies that provide taxis for hire. These taxis can be booked by placing a call to the taxi company. Some of these companies are listed below for your convenience -

Metropolitan Melbourne Taxi Service
Arrow Taxi Service
Black Cabs Combined
Embassy Taxis
North Suburban Taxis
Silver Top Taxis
West Suburban Taxis
Melbourne Combined Taxis (up to 11 people)
Central Book Service (wheelchair taxi)

When you take a trip to Melbourne, be sure to have a trouble-free journey by traveling around the city in the comfort and ease provided by the Melbourne Taxi Service.

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