Change follows complaints of price gouging during major Melbourne events including the Australian Open and Grand Prix
Victorian taxi drivers will be forced to turn on their meters for rides hailed on the street or ranks under regulation changes to stop fare gouging.
It has resulted in some taxi drivers requesting exorbitant prices for short trips during major Melbourne events, including the Australian Open and Formula One Grand Prix.
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