🚖 GOING INDEPENDENT – START YOUR OWN TAXI SERVICE
Whether you’re in Melbourne, regional Victoria, or beyond — we’ve got the tools and guidance to get you on the road, fully compliant.
NATIONWIDE DELIVERY
✅ Step-by-Step Setup for Independent Taxis
1. Register Your Vehicle
To carry commercial passengers:
👉 Click here to register your vehicle
2. Approved Meter & Payment Terminal
Become a Cabcharge merchant and get a compliant EFTPOS terminal:
👉 Click here for us to help you apply
Or go directly to Cabcharge:
👉 Visit Cabcharge
3. CPVV-Approved Security Camera System
Get the latest taxi camera tech – 1080P HD recording with 1TB storage.
✅ CPV & Cabcharge approved
📲 SMS your vehicle details to 0434 423 423 to order.
4. Taxi Signage & Stickers
• Tactile door handle stickers
• Fare information labels
📞 Call 0434 423 423 to order
🚗 Fleet & Country Operators
Bulk pricing available for : 
- Regional & country fleets
- Urban multi-vehicle operators
💰 Save $$$ with bulk buys.
👨🔧 30 Years Experience – Master Mechanic
Get trusted support from a qualified automotive technician with 30+ years of hands-on experience.
VICTORIA POLICE REGISTERED
individual camera technicians and businesses providing security equipment installation services for taxis must be licensed by Victoria Police under private security regulations
📜 Know Your Responsibilities
As an independent service provider, you must comply with:
- The Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Act 2017
- The CPV Industry Regulations 2018
Key requirements include:
- Accurate record keeping
- Consumer protection compliance
- Safety duties and incident reporting
- Complaints handling procedures
🚖 Taxi Vehicle Equipment Checklist
| Required for Unbooked Taxi Services | Notes |
|---|---|
| ✅ Taximeter (fare calculation device) | Mandatory |
| ✅ CPVV-approved security camera | Required in metro/urban/regional areas |
| ✅ EFTPOS terminal (Cab-charge) | MPTP accepted |
| ✅ Taxi number plates | Issued by VicRoads |
| ✅ Tactile stickers |
Fitted near door handles PH: 0434 423 423 |
| ✅ Fare information labels |
Must be visible inside & outside PH: 0434 423 423 |
| ✅ Roof domes/signs | No longer required (optional) |
🚗 Taxi can be any colour – branding is flexible!
📞 Need Help or Ready to Start?
Contact us today to get your equipment, guidance, and support.
📲 SMS: 0434 423 423
📧 Email: info@cpvcentre.au
🌐 Website: www.cpvcentre.au