Clear Bendigo taxi fare guide based on official Essential Services Commission Victoria Large Regional maximum unbooked taxi fare rules, effective from 23 September 2025 and last reviewed in June 2026. This guide covers time or distance tariffs, time and distance tariffs, high occupancy trips, late night fee, holiday fee, non-cash surcharge, CPV levy recovery fee, tolls, airport rank fee and cleaning fee conditions.
Distance rate when speed is above 21 km/h under the Bendigo large regional time or distance tariff.
Waiting or slow-moving rate when speed is below 21 km/h under the time or distance tariff.
Distance rate under the official time and distance tariff that applies at all times.
Late night fee, holiday fee, CPV levy, tolls, airport rank fee and cleaning fee may apply.
This Bendigo Large Regional maximum unbooked taxi fare model charges either distance or detention depending on vehicle speed. Standard and high occupancy charges are different.
| Fare component | Standard trip | High occupancy trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagfall | $4.50 | $4.50 | At start of trip |
| Distance rate | $2.308 per km | $3.512 per km | When speed is above 21 km/h |
| Detention rate | $0.808 per min | $1.229 per min | When speed is below 21 km/h |
This approved Large Regional model charges both distance and duration at all times. Standard and high occupancy rates differ.
| Fare component | Standard trip | High occupancy trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagfall | $4.50 | $4.50 | At start of trip |
| Distance rate | $1.875 per km | $3.111 per km | Applies at all times |
| Duration rate | $0.617 per min | $0.674 per min | Applies at all times |
Simple breakdown of how an unbooked Bendigo taxi fare is built in the large regional zone.
The fare starts with the fixed flagfall amount when the trip begins.
The meter adds charges using the official model set for that vehicle: time or distance, or time and distance.
Higher rates apply for eligible high occupancy trips, including five or more passengers or larger vehicles.
Late night, holiday, levy, tolls, airport rank fee or cleaning fee may be added where applicable.
Bendigo large regional maximum taxi fares also allow certain extra components depending on timing, route, payment method and trip conditions.
| Extra charge | Amount | When it applies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late night fee | $4.30 | Trips commencing between 7pm on Friday and Saturday nights through to 6am the following morning, and from midnight to 6am on all other days | Does not apply during holiday fee periods |
| Holiday fee | $5.25 | Trips on public holiday periods and specified Christmas / Boxing Day / New Year periods | Overrides late night fee timing where applicable |
| Non-cash surcharge | 4% or 6% | When paying by eligible non-cash method | 4% for general non-cash payments and 6% for CPV-specific payment instruments such as Cabcharge |
| CPV levy recovery fee | Pass-through | When operator passes through the CPV levy | Can be charged up to the levy amount plus GST and should be itemised where applied |
| CityLink and EastLink tolls | Pass-through | For toll road usage | Mainly relevant if route includes toll roads |
| Airport taxi rank fee | Pass-through | For trips from the airport rank | As published by the airport |
| Cleaning fee | Up to $120 | If the vehicle requires cleaning | Maximum approved amount |
Useful customer-facing notes for Bendigo fare pages.
Victoria’s maximum non-cash taxi payment surcharge can be 4% for general non-cash payment methods and 6% for CPV-specific payment instruments such as Cabcharge.
CPV levy recovery fees, toll road charges like CityLink or EastLink and airport taxi rank fees may be passed through where applicable to the trip.
High occupancy pricing has a specific meaning under the official Bendigo large regional taxi fare rules.
High occupancy rates apply for trips with five or more passengers, excluding children under 5, or where a vehicle larger than a standard taxi is required, regardless of total passenger count.
The high occupancy rule does not apply where the vehicle has been hired for the carriage of one or more persons who use a wheelchair or other mobility aid, in the circumstances described by the official fare rules.
Two official large regional pricing structures may be used for unbooked taxi trips.
Simple explanation block for users comparing Bendigo taxi pricing.
These maximum fares apply to unbooked taxi services that begin in the Large Regional areas of Victoria, including Bendigo.
At the end of the trip, passengers pay the metered fare plus any additional approved charges that apply, such as late night, holiday, levy, tolls, airport rank fee or cleaning fee.
These Bendigo taxi fare details are based on official ESC Victoria pages. ESC Victoria lists Large Regional maximum fares, including Bendigo, as effective from 23 September 2025.
