Electronic payment surcharges
Surcharges on non-cash payments
From 1 October 2016 the electronic payment surcharge has reduced from 10% to a maximum of 5% (including GST).
An electronic payment and non-cash payment surcharge is the fee which is incurred when a passenger uses a credit, debit or charge card, manual voucher, e-ticket or smartphone apps to pay for the taxi fare.
How is the surcharge calculated
The 5% surcharge is the maximum amount that can be charged on top of the fare and is inclusive of GST. The below example demonstrates how the electronic surcharge fee is applied.
Previous surcharge of 10% plus GST | |
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Fare | $100 |
Surcharge 10%(GST exclusive) | $10 |
GST on surcharge | $1 |
Total Fare | $111 |
New maximum surcharge of 5% including GST (01/10/2016) | |
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Fare | $100 |
Surcharge 5% (GST inclusive) | $5 |
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Total Fare | $105 |
What happens if there is a problem
If you experience a problem please contact the Compliance Unit of the Commercial Passenger Vehicles Branch on:
Email: cpv.compliance@nt.gov.au
Phone: 8924 7580
Online: Website feedback form
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