Half Priced Taxi Card

The Victorian State Government’s Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) makes transport more accessible and affordable for people with a severe disability.

What is it?

The MPTP Card is issued by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV). MPTP members receive 50 % off the standard fare (covering up to $60 per trip). Please note that the cost of any road tolls or airport fees is paid by the passenger.

How to apply

You will need to contact the Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV)

Phone 1800 638 802 (toll-free for fixed landlines only)

Email contact@cpv.vic.gov.au

To learn more about applying, visit the CPV website. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for an MPTP card you must:

• be a permanent resident of Australia and live in Victoria
• have a severe and permanent disability that your doctor deems is not likely to improve with treatment
• be unable to use public transport safely and independently.

You must also be able to demonstrate financial hardship by supplying a Notice of Assessment from the last financial year or hold one of the following:

• a Centrelink issued concession card (such as the Aged Pension or Disability Support Pension)
• a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) card (e.g. Gold Repatriation Health card) or an EDA (Extreme Disablement Adjustment) or TPI (Totally and Permanently Incapacitated) notation.

Please note that Carers Victoria does not manage this service and contact contact@cpv.vic.gov.au for further queries.