Approved vehicles for use as taxi-cabs
Any vehicle that is proposed to be licensed as a taxi-cab in Victoria must meet minimum internal vehicle occupant space dimensions as outlined in Australian Design Rules (ADR) 44/02.
The following vehicles are approved by the Victorian Taxi Directorate (VTD) for use as taxi-cabs, effective 27 April 2012.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be other vehicles not listed that meet the minimum requirements. The VTD will assess other vehicles upon request.
This list should not be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement by the VTD for any particular vehicle/s.
Taxi operators will need to make their own enquiries with vehicle dealers having regard to their own financial, operating and individual requirements.
Vehicle make/model
- Ford Falcon
- Ford Mondeo
- Ford Territory (with modification*)
- Ford Focus
- Honda Accord
- Honda Civic
- Holden Commodore
- Holden Epica
- Holden Statesman
- Hyundai Elantra
- Hyundai i30
- Hyundai i40
- Hyundai i45
- Kia Cerato
- Kia Rondo
- Kia Optima
- Mazda 6
- Toyota Aurion
- Toyota Camry
- Toyota Prius
- VW Passat
Hybrid models
- Toyota Camry hybrid
* Ford Territory requires:
- external side steps on both sides
- removal of the fold down seats in the luggage compartment
- fitment of a luggage barrier meeting the applicable Australian Standard.
Minimum requirements
The vehicles must meet the following minimum requirements:
- shoulder width of at least 400mm per seating position
- ceiling height over seat cushion of at least 850mm
- width of door opening below seat cushion of at least 280mm
- height to top of door from seat cushion of at least 670mm
- height to top of seat cushion from floor of at least 330mm
- seat width of at least 400mm for each seating position
- seat depth of at least 400mm for each seating position
- leg room distance of at least 180mm between the back of one seat and the front of seat behind it.
If you require further information about these requirements, please contact the VTD.