Maxi Cabs Melbourne
A maxi cab solves something a normal taxi cannot: enough room for a group, their luggage, and a wheelchair or mobility scooter, all in one vehicle. Maxi Cabs Melbourne runs wheelchair-accessible taxis here every day, with ramp and hoist-equipped vehicles and drivers trained specifically to assist passengers with mobility needs, not general drivers who happen to have a bigger boot.
If you or a family member needs a lift to a medical appointment, the airport, or simply out to see family, Maxi Cabs Melbourne can take a manual or powered wheelchair without anyone being rushed or lifted awkwardly.
We also carry NDIS participants who manage their own transport funding. Booking works the same as any other trip: call or book online, and we send an accessible vehicle with a driver who knows what to do with it.
- Ramp and hoist-equipped vehicles for manual and powered wheelchairs
- Drivers trained in assisting elderly and mobility-impaired passengers
- Accessible transport suitable for NDIS participants, self-managed and plan-managed
- One-off trips or standing weekly bookings
- Servicing Melbourne and the surrounding area, 24 hours a day
Why Choose Maxi Cabs Melbourne
Booking any taxi is easy. Booking one that can genuinely, safely carry a wheelchair, with a driver who knows how to help without making a fuss, is a much shorter list. That gap is what Maxi Cabs Melbourne was built around.
Many of our passengers travel on subsidised fares through the Victorian Government’s Multi Purpose Taxi Program. If you think you might be eligible, see our Multi Purpose Taxi Program guide before you book.
You can book a single trip or set a standing weekly booking if you travel regularly. If you would like the same driver each time, say so when you book and we will do our best to arrange it. You can also see every area we cover on our suburbs page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you use maxi cabs for airport transfers?
Yes. They are a common choice when a family or group is travelling with extra luggage and mobility equipment.
Can NDIS participants book Maxi Cabs Melbourne?
Yes. We carry NDIS participants who self-manage or plan-manage their own transport funding, alongside our regular bookings.
Can I set up a regular weekly booking in Melbourne?
Yes. Standing bookings are common for us, especially for recurring medical appointments and aged care visits. Tell us the schedule and we will set it up.
What wheelchairs and mobility equipment can your vehicles take?
Our vehicles are fitted with ramps or hoists for both manual and powered wheelchairs, and our drivers are experienced loading mobility scooters and other equipment.
How far in advance should I book Maxi Cabs Melbourne?
A few hours’ notice is usually enough for a local trip. For airport runs or peak times, booking the day before helps us guarantee the right vehicle.
Still have a question? Get in touch and we will answer it before you book.
What a maxi cab pickup looks like
A maxi cab is the option when a group, their luggage and a wheelchair all need to travel together rather than splitting across two vehicles. It needs more kerb space than a standard car, so a clear stopping point helps.
The ramp or hoist is set up before the passenger boards, and the chair is secured inside while the rest of the group and the bags load around it.
Fifteen minutes of wait time applies at each end, which usually covers getting a group organised.
Booking a maxi cab for a group
Families book most of our maxi cabs, often for airport trips or events where everyone wants to travel together.
Tell us how many passengers, how much luggage, and what mobility equipment is coming. Those three things decide the vehicle, so guessing low causes problems on the day.
Fares
Maxi cab trips are metered under Victorian commercial passenger vehicle rules, or fixed if you ask at booking. Groups heading to the airport usually prefer a fixed price.
The fare is settled at the end and can be covered by one person for the whole group.
Sizing a maxi cab correctly
Guessing the numbers low is the most common way a maxi cab booking goes wrong. A wheelchair takes up the space of roughly two seats once it is secured, so a maxi cab that comfortably seats six people with no equipment might only manage four once a chair is loaded and luggage is in.
Tell us the passenger count, whether luggage is coming, and what mobility equipment is travelling, including whether it is a manual chair, a powered chair, or a scooter. Powered chairs and scooters are heavier and need more clearance to load than a manual chair.
Maxi cab or a standard wheelchair taxi
A standard wheelchair taxi suits one passenger in a chair plus a couple of others. A maxi cab is worth booking once you are looking at a larger group, several bags, or more than one person needing extra room, such as a family travelling with an older relative and their carer.
If you are not sure which to book, tell us the group size and what is travelling and we will recommend the right vehicle rather than leave you to guess.