Terms and Conditions
These terms govern your use of the CityRide Melbourne website, app and booking services. By making a booking you agree to be bound by them.
Last updated: May 2026
1. About our service
CityRide Melbourne operates a taxi booking and dispatch network in greater Melbourne. We connect riders with accredited taxi drivers and vehicle operators. Drivers are independent operators and not employees of CityRide.
2. Bookings
You may request a taxi by phone, on our website or in our app. A booking is a request — confirmation is sent once a driver accepts. We will use reasonable endeavours to dispatch a vehicle within the indicated timeframe but cannot guarantee exact arrival times due to traffic, weather and demand.
3. Fares and payment
Fares are calculated using the in-vehicle taxi meter in line with rates set by Victorian regulators, plus any tolls, airport fees or booking fees disclosed before you accept the trip. Payment may be made by approved card, mobile wallet or cash where the driver accepts it.
4. Cancellations and no-shows
You may cancel a booking at any time before the driver arrives. A cancellation or no-show fee may apply if a driver has been dispatched and you cancel after they arrive at your pickup point or fail to appear within a reasonable wait time.
5. Your responsibilities
- Provide accurate pickup and drop-off details.
- Treat drivers, vehicles and other passengers with respect.
- Wear seatbelts and follow lawful directions of the driver.
- Pay any costs to clean the vehicle if you cause damage or excessive soiling.
6. Lost property
Items left in a vehicle remain your property and risk. Report lost property to 0447 008 587 as soon as possible. We will help reunite you with the item where we can, but we are not liable for loss of items.
7. Liability
To the extent permitted by law, CityRide's liability for any claim arising from your use of our services is limited to re-supplying the booking or refunding the booking fee. Nothing in these terms excludes consumer guarantees you have under the Australian Consumer Law.
8. Intellectual property
The CityRide name, logos, app and website content are owned by CityRide Melbourne and may not be used without our written permission.
9. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The current version will always be posted on this page; continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.
11. Contact
Questions? Email info@cityridemelbourne.com.au or call 0447 008 587.