Everything about the Maitland Taxi Rate

Contents

1. The Maitland Taxi Rate Explained Simply
2. Statistics on the Maitland Taxi Rate
3. Historical Development of the Maitland Taxi Rate
4. Is the Maitland Taxi Rate from 2023 Still Current?

1. The Maitland Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Maitland taxi rate was officially set on January 1, 2023. Taxi tariffs in Australia are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Maitland was last set in January 2023 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

How the fare is made up under the Maitland taxi rate:

The taxi tariff for Maitland outlines how fares are calculated for different days and times. A taxi ride starts with a base fare, which is the initial charge when you get into the vehicle. For rides taken from Sunday to Thursday at any time or on Friday and Saturday between 6:00 and 22:00, the base fare is $3.60. During late hours on Friday and Saturday, between 22:00 and 6:00, the base fare increases to $6.10.

After the base fare, you are charged for the distance travelled. On Sundays to Thursdays and on Friday and Saturday before 22:00, each additional kilometre costs $2.19. During the night hours on Friday and Saturday, from 22:00 to 6:00, the price per kilometre is $2.63. The fare is calculated by adding the base fare to the charges for every kilometre travelled.

If the taxi is not moving or is delayed, a waiting time charge is applied. In Maitland, the waiting time fee is $56.64 per hour, regardless of the day or time. This is typically calculated in smaller time increments during your trip if there is significant waiting.

Understanding the Maitland taxi tariff helps you know what to expect when you book a taxi. The total fare is made up of the base fare, the cost for each kilometre travelled, and any waiting time charges if the taxi is stationary for a significant period. All amounts are charged in Australian dollars (AUD).

2. Statistics on the Maitland Taxi Rate

The following chart shows the price development from 2013 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

4. Is the Maitland Taxi Rate from 2023 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!

I last checked the taxi rate Maitland 2025-02-04 on February 4, 2025.