Falcon taxis on the nose in Melbourne

[MrZ]

Remember back in the 90s, when virtually every single taxi was a Falcon? It seems this was also the case up until very recently - around 2011 or so, when the Camry first started appearing. Then things started changing very quickly.

Well, after digging up a bit of data, I've found that only a measly 30% of taxis in Melbourne are now Falcons. Camrys now make up 50% of the total fleet (52% if you count the Aurion as well).

How much longer will Falcons be around for?

Other interesting info: after the Camry and Falcon, the next most popular taxi is the Caprice, which makes up 8% of the fleet (there are well over 300 of them). Territorys make up 3% of taxis (there are around 130 of them).

There are still 128 Falcon BF wagons in service in Victoria, a large proportion of them in regional areas (89 are in Melbourne). Most of them are 2010 models.

Also, surprisingly, since the taxi age limits were abolished, four 2007 model BF Fairlanes have re-entered service! Previously, the last BF Fairlanes were retired in 2014 due to the then maximum age limit on taxis. The oldest taxi in existence in Melbourne is a 2004 model Territory - now going on 14 years old. However, in country Victoria, someone is still using a 2002 BA Falcon sedan!