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In Canberra (ACT), fare rates for taxis are regulated by the ACT Government via the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 (ACT) and its subordinate legislation.
Fare rates for New South Wales (NSW) regions are regulated by the NSW Government via the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Act 2016 (NSW).
All ACT Cabs taxis have an approved taxi meter installed for the purpose of calculating approved taxi fare rates.
All hail and rank bookings are calculated via the approved taxi meter. All booked jobs are upfront, fixed fares, calculated in accordance with government-regulated maximum fare rates. Fixed fare quotes do not include additional waiting time and card charges (if required).
Your driver must engage the taxi meter at the start of each hiring, until the hiring has completed. If the taxi meter was not engaged during your hiring, please report the matter to ACT Cabs.
Fare rates as of 1 July 2026 as stipulated in the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Maximum Fares for Taxi Services Determination 2026 (ACT) can be dowloaded via the PDF file below or accessed via the ACT Legislation Register.
In Canberra (ACT), fare rates for taxis are regulated by the ACT Government via the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 (ACT) and its subordinate legislation.
Fare rates for New South Wales (NSW) regions are regulated by the NSW Government via the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Act 2016 (NSW).
All ACT Cabs taxis have an approved taxi meter installed for the purpose of calculating approved taxi fare rates.
All hail and rank bookings are calculated via the approved taxi meter. All booked jobs are upfront, fixed fares, calculated in accordance with government-regulated maximum fare rates. Fixed fare quotes do not include additional waiting time and card charges (if required).
Your driver must engage the taxi meter at the start of each hiring, until the hiring has completed. If the taxi meter was not engaged during your hiring, please report the matter to ACT Cabs.
Fare rates as of 1 July 2026 as stipulated in the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Maximum Fares for Taxi Services Determination 2026 (ACT) can be dowloaded via the PDF file below or accessed via the ACT Legislation Register.
Fixed, Transparent Upfront Fares
ACT Cabs offers a fixed, upfront price for all bookings made by phone, online, or via the app. The fixed price is calculated based on government regulated fare rates. The fixed price is communicated upfront and is sent via SMS at the time of booking (if a mobile number is provided). T&Cs apply - refer to the terms of use.
| Fare rates as of July 2026 |
