The Safe City Taxi Rank Scheme aims to address concerns about getting home safely late at night.
Safe City taxi ranks, managed by the City of Melbourne, provide a safer environment for passengers waiting for a taxi and for taxi drivers waiting for passengers.
As part of our commitment to city safety, the council is introducing more Safe City taxi ranks to help late night patrons get to their destinations as quickly and safely as possible.
Seven new Safe City Taxi Ranks are to be established during the next four years.
Safe City Taxi Ranks are located in improved popular pedestrian routes with lighting and signage and Safe City security cameras.
Safe City Taxi Rank locations
- Flinders Street Station, Swanston Street
- 50 Bourke Street
- 8 King Street
- 55 King Street
- 131 Queen Street
- 200 Queen Street
Each taxi rank is staffed by a security officer in a distinct uniform. The ranks are also monitored by security cameras:
- from 11pm Friday to 5am Saturday
- from 11pm Saturday to 5am Sunday every weekend
- during special events such as the Melbourne Grand Prix and New Year’s Eve
Late Night Transport Options map
The City of Melbourne has just released its latest Late Night Transport Options Map for city users. The pocket-sized map details late night transport options and also provides tips for travelling safely late at night.
To find out about Safe City taxi ranks, NightRider bus services and where the police stations and toilet facilities are around the central city, pick up a copy from Youth Street Team members or from city police stations.
Download the map
Late Night Transport Options map (PDF, 1.1MB) 