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Taxi fare news & explainers

Timely coverage of Australian taxi pricing — annual rate changes, Uber and DiDi comparisons, airport transfers and seasonal surcharges. Every fare figure is cited to the regulator that sets it.

• Rideshare4 Aug 2026Did Ola leave Australia?Ola closed its Australian rideshare service on 12 April 2024. Why it left, what happened to your account and credit, and the cheapest replacements — Uber, DiDi and the regulated taxi — compared.
• Rideshare3 Aug 2026Uber vs taxi vs DiDi: which is cheapest in 2026?The three-way verdict: off-peak DiDi is usually cheapest, then Uber, both under the regulated taxi — but when demand spikes, the capped taxi meter wins. Cheapest option by trip type.
• Fare news14 July 20262026 taxi fare changes: every stateWhat a taxi costs in 2026 across all eight states and territories — the current regulated flagfall and per-km rates, and when each was last reset.