Most people do not realise a licensed taxi will collect and deliver a parcel without a passenger. If you need something moved across Melbourne the same day, such as a document, a gift, a spare part, a prescription, calling a taxi is one of the fastest and most straightforward options available.
Most people do not realise a licensed taxi will collect and deliver a parcel without a passenger. If you need something moved across Melbourne the same day, such as a document, a gift, a spare part, a prescription, or a small business delivery that cannot wait, calling a taxi is one of the fastest options available. No courier account, no minimum contract, no app to download. You pay the standard metered fare for the distance the item travels: $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per kilometre. The driver collects from your door and delivers to the recipient. Silver Taxi Melbourne provides same-day parcel delivery across all 48 Melbourne suburbs including Dandenong, Clayton, Frankston, Noble Park, Springvale, Keysborough, Narre Warren, Berwick, Cranbourne, Hallam, Hampton Park, Mulgrave, Oakleigh, Seaford, and Bonbeach. Most deliveries within the Melbourne corridor are completed within one to two hours of collection. Call 0412 456 588 to arrange.
No courier account. No minimum contract. You pay the metered fare for the journey the item travels.
How Silver Taxi Parcel Delivery Works
The process is straightforward. Call 0412 456 588 with the following details:
- Your name and pick-up address
- The recipient’s full address
- A brief description of the item (size, weight, any handling notes)
- The recipient’s contact number so the driver can call on arrival
The driver collects the item from your address, travels directly to the delivery address and calls the recipient when approaching. The recipient meets the driver and collects the item. Payment is made at pick-up by the sender, charged at the standard metered rate for the distance travelled.
No app, no account setup, no minimum order value. One phone call and the item is moving.
What Items Are Suitable for Taxi Delivery
Taxi delivery works well for:
- Documents and legal papers: Contracts, court filings, signed agreements, letters requiring same-day delivery to a business or solicitor’s office
- Small parcels and gifts: Items that fit comfortably in the taxi boot, typically up to 60 x 40 x 40 cm and under 20 kg
- Urgent spare parts: A replacement part for equipment that is down, a component needed at a worksite, automotive parts between suppliers
- Prescriptions and medical items: Non-controlled medications, medical supplies, test results that need to reach a patient or clinic the same day
- Personal items: Forgotten items that need to reach a family member at work, a hotel, a hospital or another suburb
- Food and perishables: Items that cannot wait for next-day delivery and need to arrive within hours
The key requirement: the item must fit safely in the boot or rear seat of a standard sedan taxi. Awkward or oversized freight does not suit a taxi service.
Size and Weight: What Fits
Silver Taxi operates standard sedan vehicles. The boot capacity is approximately 500 litres, which accommodates most small to medium parcels comfortably. As a general guide:
- Standard document satchels and envelopes: no problem
- Shoe box sized parcels: no problem
- Items up to 60 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm: generally suitable
- Items over 20 kg: discuss with the driver before booking
- Flat pack furniture, large appliances, bulk freight: not suitable
For larger items, the Maxi Taxi option (7-seat vehicle, $17.80 surcharge) provides extra cargo space and may be suitable for items that do not fit a sedan boot. Call to discuss before booking.
Coverage Area: 47 Melbourne Suburbs
Silver Taxi parcel delivery covers the same 47-suburb Melbourne corridor as passenger services. This includes:
Frankston Line: Frankston, Seaford, Carrum, Bonbeach, Chelsea, Edithvale, Mordialloc, Mentone, Parkdale, Highett and surrounding areas.
Dandenong and Cranbourne Line: Dandenong, Cranbourne, Lynbrook, Lyndhurst, Springvale, Noble Park, Keysborough, Braeside, Dingley Village, Heatherton, Carrum Downs and surrounding areas.
Clayton Cluster: Clayton, Clayton South, Clarinda, Oakleigh, Huntingdale and surrounding areas.
Deliveries between any two suburbs in this corridor can generally be completed within one to three hours of pick-up, depending on distance and traffic.
How Much Does Taxi Parcel Delivery Cost
The standard metered taxi fare applies. You pay for the distance the driver travels from pick-up to delivery:
- Flag fall: $9.90
- Rate: $2.20 per km
- Minimum fare: $39.90
Example estimates (driver travelling directly from pick-up to delivery):
- Clayton to Dandenong (approximately 14 km): around $41 to $45
- Frankston to Dandenong (approximately 30 km): around $76 to $82
- Clayton to Cranbourne (approximately 30 km): around $76 to $82
- Mordialloc to Springvale (approximately 12 km): around $36 (minimum applies)
These are estimates based on direct routing. The final fare is metered and depends on the exact addresses and route taken.
Late night delivery on Friday and Saturday between 10pm and 4am uses the Tariff 3 rate of $2.34 per km. There are no additional courier surcharges or service fees beyond the standard metered rate.
How the Handover Works
When the driver is approximately 5 to 10 minutes from the delivery address, they will call the recipient on the number you provided at booking. The recipient can meet the driver at the front door, at the building entrance, or at the kerb.
If the recipient does not answer and the driver cannot complete the handover, the driver will return the item to your pick-up address. You are responsible for the return journey fare in this case. It is worth confirming with the recipient that they are available before you arrange the pick-up.
For business deliveries to reception desks or mailrooms, let the driver know at booking so they know to deliver to the front desk rather than waiting for a specific person.
When Businesses Use Taxi Delivery
Businesses in Melbourne use taxi parcel delivery for situations where a scheduled next-day courier is too slow:
Legal firms use it for same-day filing of documents and urgent contract execution where wet signatures are required at a location that afternoon.
Tradespeople and workshops use it when a part is needed at a job site and no one can leave to collect it. The driver picks up from the supplier and delivers directly to the site address.
Medical practices use it for time-sensitive test results, pathology samples (where permissible) or medical supplies between facilities.
Small businesses use it as a flexible overflow option when their regular courier cannot accommodate a same-day run that was not planned in advance.
The advantage over a dedicated courier account is that there is no contract and no minimum volume. You call when you need it, and you pay only for that trip.
Personal Use Cases
For personal use, taxi parcel delivery handles situations that do not fit standard mail or courier services:
A family member has left something at home and needs it at work before the day ends. A friend at hospital needs items from their house. A gift needs to reach someone before the end of the day and you cannot leave work to deliver it yourself. An item purchased privately needs to be sent to a buyer across the suburb without either party driving across town.
In each case, the process is the same: one call, driver collects, driver delivers.
Insurance and Liability: What You Need to Know
Silver Taxi is a licensed taxi operator, not a registered courier company. Standard taxi public liability insurance applies, but this does not cover the value of goods being transported if they are lost or damaged during transit.
For items of significant monetary value, high sentimental value or items that cannot be replaced, use a dedicated courier service with goods-in-transit insurance. For everyday documents, standard parcels and non-fragile items, taxi delivery is a practical same-day option and loss or damage is uncommon.
If you are sending something fragile, pack it appropriately. The driver will not handle items that are poorly packed or that present a risk of leaking or breaking in the vehicle.
Will a taxi in Melbourne deliver a parcel or package for me?
Yes. Licensed taxis in Melbourne, including Silver Taxi, will collect and deliver parcels and packages without a passenger in the vehicle. This is a legal and established use of taxi services in Victoria. To arrange a delivery, call with your pick-up address, the delivery address, a description of the item and the recipient’s phone number. The driver collects the item, travels directly to the delivery address and calls the recipient on arrival. You pay the standard metered taxi fare for the journey the driver takes from pick-up to delivery, with a minimum fare of $39.90. There is no courier account, no registration and no minimum order volume required. Taxi parcel delivery works best for items that fit in a standard taxi boot, typically up to 60 x 40 x 40 cm and under 20 kg. It is particularly suited to urgent same-day situations where a scheduled courier service cannot meet the timeframe, such as legal documents, spare parts, gifts or personal items that need to reach someone the same day.
How much does parcel delivery by taxi cost in Melbourne?
Taxi parcel delivery in Melbourne is charged at the standard regulated meter rate. You pay $9.90 as a flag fall, then $2.20 per km for the distance the driver travels from the pick-up address to the delivery address. The minimum fare is $39.90, which means short suburban deliveries under approximately 14 km will be charged at the minimum. As a guide: a delivery from Clayton to Dandenong, approximately 14 km, costs around $41 to $45. A delivery from Frankston to Dandenong, approximately 30 km, costs around $76 to $82. Late night deliveries on Friday and Saturday between 10pm and 4am are charged at the Tariff 3 rate of $2.34 per km rather than the standard $2.20. There are no additional service fees, courier surcharges or account fees on top of the metered fare. Payment is made at pick-up by the sender. The fare is calculated based on the actual route taken by the driver, so the estimates above may vary slightly depending on exact addresses and current traffic conditions.
What types of items can Silver Taxi deliver in Melbourne?
Silver Taxi can deliver most items that fit safely in a standard taxi boot and do not require specialist handling. This includes documents and legal papers, small to medium parcels, gifts, food items that are appropriately packaged, spare parts, prescriptions and medical supplies, and personal items being sent between family members or friends. The practical size limit is approximately 60 x 40 x 40 cm and under 20 kg for a standard sedan. Items that are oversized, extremely heavy, fragile without proper packaging, or that contain hazardous materials are not suitable. Silver Taxi is not a registered courier service, so items requiring goods-in-transit insurance, refrigerated transport or chain-of-custody documentation should go through a specialist provider. For items that do not fit a sedan boot, the Maxi Taxi option with extra cargo space may be suitable. Call before booking to discuss whether the item is appropriate and to confirm the driver can accommodate the size and any specific handling requirements.
