Taxi and hire vehicle projects and programs

This section contains information about projects and programs being implemented by the Department of Transport and the Victorian Taxi Directorate (VTD).

Taxi Rank Safety Program - an initiative that provides grants to Victorian councils to improve the safety, quality and amenity of taxi ranks.

Talking Taxis Communications Boards - information on new communication tools to help people with disabilities catch taxis.

Prepaid taxi fares - information on prepaid taxi fares to tackle taxi fare evasion.

Safe Taxi Audit - all taxis will be required to undergo a safety and compliance audit.

Victorian Taxi Directorate Strategic Plan - a 3-year plan detailing VTD's strategic initiatives, and the main measures for each.

Driver accreditation scheme - a new driver accreditation scheme which affects all new and existing commercial passenger vehicle drivers.

Taxi industry accreditation scheme - working with the taxi industry to increase professionalism and accountability through a new accreditation scheme.

Peak service taxis - improving the availability of taxis at night and during special events.

Taxi totems - new information signs for waiting taxi passengers.

Taxi and hire car reform - a series of reforms to create a world-class taxi and hire car industry for Victoria.

Safety cameras in taxis - improving safety for drivers and passengers.

Taxi Safety Camera System 2009 - Comments are welcome on draft Function and Performance Specifications and a Next Generation Technology Options discussion paper.

Taxi Services Customer Charter - introducing new driver and passenger rights and responsibilities.