Cabcharge accepted
Pay by Cabcharge card or docket in the car, the same as cash or a regular card. Nothing to arrange when you book.
How it works
Paid in the car
Hand your Cabcharge card or docket to the driver at the end of the trip, same as any other payment.
Every car takes it
No need to request it when booking or check which car is coming.
Corporate and government accounts
The usual way staff, client and government travel gets billed without anyone carrying cash.
A small card fee applies
Cabcharge and other in vehicle payment devices carry a surcharge set by the regulator, not by us, shown on the receipt.
What it costs to the airport
Example fares in a sedan, worked out from the published Melbourne metro tariff. Estimates, so traffic and waiting time can move the final figure.
| From | Distance | Time | To Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne CBD | 23.7 km | 34 min | $59 – $72 |
| Point Cook | 39.0 km | 34 min | $82 – $101 |
| Sunbury | 18.2 km | 26 min | $41 – $51 |
| Berwick | 71.3 km | 63 min | $159 – $194 |
What people ask
Do you accept Cabcharge?
Yes. Every car in the fleet takes Cabcharge, paid to the driver at the end of the trip the same as cash or a regular card.
Is there a surcharge for paying by Cabcharge?
A surcharge applies to Cabcharge and other in vehicle payment devices, capped by the regulator at 6 percent including GST, and it is shown on the receipt rather than hidden in the fare.
Can I use Cabcharge for a corporate account?
Yes. It is the usual way corporate, client and government travel is paid for without anyone needing to carry cash or claim it back afterwards.
Do I need to book differently to pay by Cabcharge?
No. Book the same way as any other trip and pay with the card or docket when the driver arrives.
Cabcharge accepted, booked in about thirty seconds
See the fare before you confirm, then pay the driver in the car.