Half fare taxi with your MPTP card
Every car in our fleet takes the Multi Purpose Taxi Program card. Members pay half the fare and the program pays the other half, up to $60 a trip.
- Half the fare
- Fixed price or meter
How the Half Fare Works with Us
Half the fare
The MPTP pays 50 percent of the total fare, up to $60 a trip. You pay the rest.
Every car
The card is accepted in every car in our fleet. There is nothing to arrange first.
Door to door
Drivers help with bags, shopping and walkers, and folding wheelchairs that fit in the boot.
Now or booked ahead
Book a set time for an appointment, or call when you need a car. The normal wait is around 10 to 15 minutes.
What You Pay with MPTP
Real trips priced by our fare calculator on the day rate. The MPTP pays half of the fare, up to $60 a trip, and you pay the rest.
Epping to Bundoora
Usually $21 to $26 on the day rate. With the MPTP paying half, you pay about $11 to $13.
Mickleham to Craigieburn
Usually $32 to $39 on the day rate. With the MPTP paying half, you pay about $16 to $20.
Greensborough to Preston
Usually $28 to $35 on the day rate. With the MPTP paying half, you pay about $14 to $18.
Mickleham to the CBD
Usually $97 to $119 on the day rate. With the MPTP paying half, you pay about $49 to $60.
Using Your MPTP Card with Us
- Book online or call (03) 9009 0051Now or for later, any hour of the day.
- Choose MPTP card as the paymentOnline it is on the Payment step. On the phone, just tell us.
- Tell us what you needA walker, a folding wheelchair, shopping or a carer coming with you, so the right car is sent.
- Pay your half at the endHand your MPTP card to the driver. The program covers its share and you pay the rest by cash or card.
Who Can Use the MPTP
The Multi Purpose Taxi Program is a Victorian Government program for people with a severe and permanent disability. Membership, eligibility and any restrictions are set by Safe Transport Victoria, not by us, so check your own details with them.
We do not run wheelchair accessible taxis. If you travel seated in your wheelchair, you will need a wheelchair accessible taxi from another operator. Walkers and folding wheelchairs that fit in the boot are fine.
Read about the MPTP on Safe Transport VictoriaMPTP Half Fare Taxi Questions
What is a half fare taxi?
It is a taxi trip paid with a Multi Purpose Taxi Program card. The program pays half of the fare, up to $60 a trip, and the member pays the rest.
How much does the MPTP pay for a taxi trip?
Half of the total fare, up to $60 a trip. So on a fare of $120 or more, the program pays $60 and you pay everything above that. Safe Transport Victoria sets the rules, and some restrictions may apply.
Do I need to tell you I am paying with MPTP?
It helps. Choose MPTP card as the payment when you book online, or tell us on the phone, and the driver knows before they arrive.
Can I use my MPTP card for any trip?
Yes, on any trip in our cars, including appointments, shopping and the airport, under the program's own rules.
How do I apply for an MPTP card?
Through Safe Transport Victoria. A medical practitioner assesses whether you are eligible, based on a severe and permanent disability.
Can a carer ride with me on a half fare trip?
Yes. A carer or family member rides along at no extra charge, up to the seats in the car.
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