Taxis of Portland

30/04/2026

Please stay safe on the Road

19/04/2026

The Multi-Purpose Taxi Program card (MPTP) supports people with limited mobility by offering subsidised taxi fares. It pays half the cost of each taxi trip taken by its users, up to $60. To see if you qualify for a card, mention it at your next GP appointment, half price taxi fares can really make a difference.

Take a look at Carers Vic's answers to some questions to do with the MPTP cards...

Do you have questions about using the half-priced taxi card (MPTP card)?

We’ve had a lot of feedback from carers and so we wanted to answer those questions.

🚗The Multi-Purpose Taxi Program card (MPTP) supports people with limited mobility by offering subsidised taxi fares. It pays half the cost of each taxi trip taken by its users, up to $60.
🙋You don't need to show your Carers Victoria Member Card or your We Care Card. Just the MPTP card
💲The card has a yearly limit (financial year), and the balance renews July 1st of each year. Passengers using the card can request a receipt from the taxi driver to see the remaining balance of their card
🧑‍🤝‍🧑A carer can’t use the card on their own, the eligible person you support must accompany you.
😀According to our sources, no taxi driver can say no to this card.
💲Taxi drivers must ensure that they are not charging any additional surcharges on MPTP payments.
🙋You can also use the MPTP card with Uber, Oiii and Get Picked Up.
👩‍🦽‍➡️When it comes to a disability: a person who is using a wheelchair for mobility and needs a wheelchair taxi, then they need a different card which looks the same, but it says, ‘wheelchair and scooter card under the multi taxi program’. A client’s doctor can apply for that card. The GP just needs to add an option online which includes wheelchair and scooter.
👩‍🦽‍➡️If the person already has a card but now requires wheelchair or scooter assistance, the doctor can update the details.
👩‍🦽‍➡️A person who permanently requires a wheelchair or mobility scooter does not need to demonstrate financial hardship to access the card.
👩‍⚕️To Apply or Update Your MPTP Card, a medical assessment needs to be completed online by your doctor, who then submits the application online to Safe Transport Victoria.

You’ll find helpful links and information on the Carers Victoria Benefits and Concessions web page and type in 'Taxi'. https://carersvictoria.org.au/benefits/.

06/04/2026

Great news! Booking just got easier - call 131 008 or use the SmartHail app. Download now and ride with ease!

06/04/2026

No more public holiday rates and the shops are back open - call 131 008 to order your taxi today 🛒

05/04/2026

From the Taxis of Portland, hoping you're hopping into Easter with enough chocolate to fuel your bunny habits!

02/04/2026

Don’t forget to support the CFA today while they are going around town collecting donations for the Good Friday Appeal in their fire truck.

Donations are also being collected on both sides of Percy St out the front of the fire station 🚒

24/03/2026

On Sunday we had our very own “International Day of… ” 🚕

You will all agree you are very lucky here in Portland where all of our drivers are part of our community and give great service with a smile 😊

Feel free to write a comment on why you love our taxi drivers.

It’s International Taxi Driver Day! 🚖

Today we’re recognising the CPV drivers who keep Victoria moving — from early airport runs to late-night trips home and everything in between.

Thank you for the professionalism, care and commitment to safety you show every day. Your work makes a real difference to the communities you serve.

20/02/2026

Order your taxi at the press of a button. Download our app: SmartHail

Or, phone 131 008.

14/02/2026

09/02/2026

🚖 We have the cars but need drivers. If you love driving, like to have a laugh and are great with people, send us a message!

🦉 Night owls, why not earn some money by driving nights?

We supply the vehicle, operating equipment and training.

Your requirements:
Full license
Working with Children card
Police Check
ABN

We welcome anyone interested to sit in with any of the owners or drivers to give you an insight of what it is like. Reach out - we'd love to chat.