Cabcharge Australia Limited

Our vision was to become the acknowledged global leader in the payment of taxi fares for the transport sector across the world. Our success has stemmed from Cabcharge’s commitment to look ahead, seek new opportunities to grow, enhance service levels and set high standards. This commitment is truer today than ever.

History

Cabcharge was established by the Taxi Industry in 1976 as a financial services provider for the Industry. Its first priority was to improve convenience and security for passengers and drivers through providing a national alternative payment system to cash. Today the Cabcharge electronic payment system is found in approximately 97% of Australian taxis as well as limousines and water taxis.

Cabcharge listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in December 1999 and is now one of the top 200 companies in Australia. Today it is a diversified Australian technology, financial services, taxi payments and passenger land transport Company. It also develops and manufactures in-taxi equipment.

In 2008, Cabcharge established EFT Solutions which develops payment system software for other clients, including major banks and retailers, as well as for the Cabcharge system.

Combined Communications Network in Sydney became a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabcharge in January 2002. Black Cabs, Melbourne’s second largest taxi company, was acquired in March 2003. This was followed by Newcastle Taxis and Melbourne’s Arrow Taxis.

In 2005 Cabcharge, together with ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited (Singapore), formed a joint venture company, ComfortDelGro Cabcharge Pty Ltd (CDC). It purchased the Westbus Group and later the Baxter private bus business and Toronto Bus Services. In 2009, CDC purchased the Kefford Group in Victoria.

The strength of Cabcharge is built on its commitment to look ahead, leading edge technology, continuing innovation and the expertise and commitment of its people.

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