The changes come after hundreds of people were ripped off during the Australian Open and Grand Prix earlier this year.
The changes come into from September 28, which the government said would be in time for major events across the city.A loophole that allows taxi drivers to turn off their meters and negotiate inflated prices has been slammed shut."It's very positive for consumers and people looking to use taxi services, particularly after major events," he told reporters.
"We think these changes will help provide some certainty for people when they are leaving these events and attending the great events that Melbourne has to offer."We want to see that small cohort of drivers that being held accountable for their behaviour."The amendments would apply to unbooked trips from a taxi rank or hailed from the street in Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo.
"For too long now, we have seen taxi drivers - and it's a small cohort, I stress - negotiating fares that amount to price gouging.
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