Fleet Membership Services
Suburban offers an extensive range of services that could put taxi operators in the best possible position to run a profitable fleet of vehicles, or Plate Owners in the best possible position to achieve a return on their plate investment potentially better than any other taxi company in Adelaide.
To find out more, please make your selection from the options available in the menu.
Taxi Plate Owners
Return on investment
Suburban can put plate owners in the best possible position to achieve a return on their plate investment potentially better than any other taxi company in Adelaide.
Suburban has created a number of innovative strategies that both meet the needs and expectations of owners and still keeps the lease fee to operators better than, on or about the market value.
Hassle free plate management
Suburban can take the hassle out of managing your plate by arranging the lease and re-lease of your plate at no cost. Every week Suburban will pay into your nominated bank account the agreed weekly lease fee whether the plate is leased to an operator or not.
Plates for sale
To buy or sell a plate, please contact our Fleet Manager on ( 08 ) 8400 6266 or write to us at
Fleet Manager
Suburban Transport Services
299 Hindley Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel ( 08 ) 8400 6266
Fax ( 08 ) 8400 6258
Email: tom.g@suburbantaxis.com.au
Taxi Operators
Suburban has available an extensive range of services that could put you in the best possible position to run a profitable fleet of taxis.
Our focus is clear. We care about your taxi drivers and your business.
Suburbans can assist with:
Taxi plate availability
Suburban can assist Operators to source plates either via lease or purchase. On the other hand, Suburban can also assist Operators to on-lease and buy plates.
Contact our Fleet Manager on (08) 84006 226, or to view the list of taxi plates available, click here.
To sell, buy, lease or on-lease a plate, contact our Fleet Manager on (08) 84006 226.
Business guidance
Suburban can assist with free business and legal guidance including - GST; contractual matters; and how to start, operate and promote your taxi business.
Vehicle purchasing
Suburban can negotiate highly favourable pricing on new or used vehicles, due to our relationship with manufacturers and retailers Australia wide.
Vehicle replacement programmes
Our taxi replacement programme for forward ordering advises you when your taxi needs replacing and ensures that the purchasing process is organised and efficient.
Vehicle fit-outs
Suburban can coordinate the fitting out of taxis with signage, radios, GPS, etc. prior to delivery, or the replacement of any item.
For in vehicle equipment, we can offer operators the option to either rent or buy.
Vehicle finance
Suburban can organise flexible and highly competitive taxi financing, through our business and banking partners.
Roadside Assistance
Suburban can organise 24 hour roadside assistance to ensure your drivers are back on the road faster. You can call our road side assist providers any time, for any matter. They will arrange for prompt roadside attendance by one of their selected contractors.
Stand-By Taxi
Taxi operators may have the need for a temporary vehicle due to either accidents or maintenance. A stand-by taxi is a cost effective solution to bridge this gap. One phone call to Suburban and we will arrange a stand-by if one is available.
Taxi Insurance Services
Our taxi insurance services have local relationships that provide for:
- Premium payments through your Operator account;
- Fast turnaround on your claims.
Taxi lease transactions
Suburban can take the hassle out of your taxi plate lease renewal and new lease transactions.
Taxi Drivers
There are a number of reasons why driving for Suburbans gives you an advantage:
- An increase in major contracts - therefore an increase in jobs;
- A user friendly and less stressful dispatch system;
- Suburban can assist with free business and legal guidance;
- We have operators in all areas on file looking for drivers - therefore it is possible to have an immediate start;
- We can offer assistance to become an operator.
If you are interested in driving for a Suburban operator please contact our Training & Development Manager on ( 08 ) 8400 6266 or write to us at:
Training & Development Manager
Suburban Transport Services
299 Hindley Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel ( 08 ) 8400 6266
Fax ( 08 ) 8400 6258
Email: terry.d@suburbantaxis.com.au
