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T AXI METERS

Make sure your
fare calculation

device is working

VICTORIA
NEWS From 30 April 2020 all fare calculation devices
used to provide unbooked (taxi) services in
the metropolitan (urban and large regional)
areas must be capable of calculating and
displaying road toll charges.
The fare calculation device must:

• clearly be seen in every seat facing
forward in the commercial passenger
vehicle

• accurately record and display the fare and
charges applicable to each passenger

• be programmed to ensure receipts
issued to passengers comply with the
regulations
• interface with other equipment and
systems approved by Commercial
Passenger Vehicles Victoria, so
commercial passenger vehicle trips
subsidised under any Victorian
Government-funded program meet
the requirements in the Multi Purpose
Taxi Program Data Collection Provider
Package.

• be secured inside the vehicle, or in a
mounting designed to secure it
• be examined and tested by an authorised
vehicle tester if requested by Commercial
Passenger Vehicles Victoria

• not be located or installed in a way
that could cause injury to anyone in a
commercial passenger vehicle while it’s
operating

• be tamper resistant.

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