Maximum payment surcharge
Penalty
If a surcharge is applied for a card transaction in a taxi, it is capped at a maximum of 5% of the total amount journey fare (including GST). It is an offence for a person to charge more than 5% of the fare. A maximum penalty of $6,880 may apply.
- Last updated
- 8 October 2026
Fee increase
On 1 July 2026 our fees and charges increased by 3.4% in line with the government's indexation policy.