Author Archives: Alice

Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) Subsidy Update As part of the Government’s industry support package, the temporary increase in the MPTP subsidy, to 70% of the total fare, has ended today. Key changes: All conventional taxi drivers carrying an MPTP wheelchair passenger will be eligible for the partial lifting fee of $10.60, regardless whether they are in or out of the metro zone.​ […]

Help keep the community safe, please continue to wear a face mask.  Face masks are still required by all drivers and passengers in taxis. To help you encourage and thank your passengers for doing the right thing, you can download and print these posters to display in your taxi. 

New COVID19 testing rule to be introduced by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).  As international travellers are welcomed back to Victoria and restrictions continue to ease, Drivers who pick up passengers from any ports of entry will need to get tested regularly for coronavirus, even if they have no symptoms. While […]

CPVV Safety Compliance Officers are patrolling the roads doing vehicle safety checks and ensuring drivers understand and comply with industry cleaning regulations.  As weekends get busier and more people are travelling around, please continue to clean your taxi before every trip and record all your cleaning activity using our Vehicle Cleaning Record template. Cleaning records must be submitted every Monday via our drop […]

Failure to comply may result in a Government fine of $3,304.40 Vehicle Cleaning Record’s must be submitted every Monday to our dedicated drop boxes, located at all Silver Top Taxi affiliated sites. Alternatively, you can scan or take a clear photo of your cleaning records and email to cleaning@silvertop.com.au. You must clean your taxi before every trip and record the following: […]

Whether you drive or travel in a taxi, face masks continue to be mandatory. The Guidelines: Face masks must be worn on public transport and when in taxis. If you are travelling with others outside your household, including passengers or other people from your work, you must wear a face mask. Face masks must be worn if […]

Cabcharge Summer Closure Period: 18 December 2020 to 4 January 2021   Please lodge your dockets before Wednesday, 9 December 2020 to ensure payments for these dockets can be made prior to the festive season closures. All valid dockets received after this date will be processed in the new year.