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Winter weather means tougher driving conditions.
Before you set out:
✔️ Check the weather and your vehicle
✔️ Drive slower and brake gently
✔️ Avoid floodwater
✔️ Pull over if visibility drops
More safety tips: go.vic.gov.au/44s0sx7
VicTraffic: traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/
Feeling drowsy behind the wheel? Don’t push through it.
Plan ahead w/ Transport Victoria's Rest Area Map. The interactive map shows rest areas & freeway service centres across major roads.
Plan your journey, take regular breaks & get there safely.
🗺️: go.vic.gov.au/3TC5XVA
Fatigue slows your reactions, even if you feel ‘fine’.
You may not notice it, but your driving will.
Find out more: go.vic.gov.au/3QdVHS0
Even if you don't feel tired, fatigue can affect your driving.
Fatigue makes even short drives dangerous.
Learn more: go.vic.gov.au/3QdVHS0
🚨 Flashing lights ahead? Slow down and stay safe.
Road rule 79A has been expanded to include all tow trucks, breakdown support, and incident response vehicles.
When you see flashing lights roadside, you must slow down safely to 40km/h.
Learn more: go.vic.gov.au/4lbRsU2
Start your meters!
We're revving up at the Australian Grand Prix! With the city buzzing & visitors everywhere, it’s important to keep an eye on your ride.
It's the law for taxi drivers to use the meter. If there's an issue, you can tell us here: go.vic.gov.au/4bbTWh8
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Booked or unbooked? Know the difference before you ride.
Knowing how your fare is calculated helps you make informed choices when travelling in taxis or rideshare.
National Road Safety Week runs from 11–18 May, and it’s a timely reminder: Speed is the biggest killer on our roads.
In 2024, 1,300 lives were lost on Australian roads, and another 44,000 were seriously injured.
More: roadsafetyweek.com.au/ #NRSW (1/2)
No matter where you’re driving—school zones, suburbs, CBD or regional roads—every driver has a role to play in keeping our roads safe.
Every decision we make behind the wheel matters. Slow down, stay alert & look out for others.
More: roadsafetyweek.com.au/ #NRSW (2/2)
Happy Mother's Day to all mums, grandmothers, and carers.
Our thoughts are also with those who are doing it tough today.
Happy #InternationalGuideDogDay!
Today we're celebrating the amazing guide dogs & assistance dogs that support our passengers.
These dogs are service animals, not pets. Whether you're a dog person or not, they're allowed in every Victorian CPV.
More: go.vic.gov.au/3S0Wes2
You and your passengers deserve safety.
On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we're reminding drivers:
• Look after your own wellbeing
• Keep your vehicle safe and roadworthy
• Speak up if something’s not right
#WorldWHSDay2025 #SafeDay2025 #IWMD2025
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
#ANZACDay #LestWeForget
Harassment should never be part of the ride.
Unwanted comments, inappropriate questions, or physical contact - none of it is okay. If something feels off during your taxi or rideshare trip, trust your instincts and report it to us.
Find out more: go.vic.gov.au/4iLrNjp
Hopping behind the wheel this Easter? Heavy traffic, fatigue and distractions can make driving riskier than usual.
Stay alert and take breaks when you need.
However you're spending the long weekend, we hope every-bunny has an egg-cellent time on (and off) the road!
School holidays mean more families, children and tourists on the move.
CPV and bus drivers, keep these safety tips in mind while you're on the road.
Hailing a taxi or using a rank? Know your rights:
🚕 Drivers can offer discounts below the max fare.
🚕 No overcharging—fares can’t exceed the regulated max.
🚕 The meter must be on for the entire trip.
More info: go.vic.gov.au/4iLrNjp
It's International Taxi Driver Day 🚖
Today, we recognise the hardworking drivers who keep our communities moving. Whether it’s a late-night ride home, an early-morning airport trip, or a lift when we need it most, taxi drivers provide a vital service every day.
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