| a) Maximum Fares in an Urban Area |
The maximum fares and other arrangements payable in relation to a taxi service that commences, or is provided, in an Urban Area are as set out in this clause. |
| Hiring Charge |
$5.17 |
| Peak Time Hiring Charge |
$2.65 |
| Distance Rate |
$2.61 per kilometre for the first 12 kilometres and $2.37 per kilometre thereafter |
| Night Distance Rate |
$3.10 per kilometre for the first 12 kilometres and $2.82 per kilometre thereafter |
| Waiting Time |
113.0 cents per minute ($67.78 per hour) |
| Tolls |
All road, bridge, ferry, tunnel and airport tolls that apply to the journey. |
| Electronic Payment Charges |
5% |
| Maxi-cabs, seating for 5 or more adults, in addition to the driver |
Except in the case of a multiple hiring, up to 150% of the maximum fares and charges (excluding tolls) may be charged if:
- The maxi-cab is pre-booked, regardless of the number of passengers
- The maxi-cab is hired from a taxi zone or street hail, if there are 5 or more passengers
No more than the maximum fare, if a maxi-cab is hired from a taxi zone or street hail, by up to 4 passengers, or pre-booked for a person using a wheelchair (unless they request a taxi with seating for more than 4 passengers)
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| Multiple Hirings |
75% of the maximum fare per passenger, for a multiple hiring:
- Agreed to with the consent of the driver and all hirers
All hirers commence journey at the same time and travel to destinations in same general direction
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| Sharing a taxi |
100% of the maximum fare paid by the hirer even if the hirer requires the driver to permit other passengers to share the taxi or to drive to other destinations before driving to the hirer's destination. |
| Note: the above fares do not apply to a taxi service that is provided in accordance with the Sydney Airport Fixed Fare Trial. |
