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Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:04 am
by glen_2006
I've been tuned into some Yellow Cabs channels of late, and noted they have some radio codes. (All beginning with A). A19, A13, A30 are examples of what i've heard communicated. I imagine the reasons are for things such as fare evasion, taxi being attacked, people not turning up for their ride, etc etc.

Does anyone happen to have a full list of the radio codes? I've done a search myself, but failed to locate any. From what I gather, the cab drivers have a handbook which includes a whole list of them.

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:06 pm
by Cabman
I Do but if i Tell you i'd have to kill you..... :wink:

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:38 pm
by rochedalescan
Cabman wrote:I Do but if i Tell you i'd have to kill you..... :wink:
Cruel :P

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:36 pm
by Cabman
You numb nuts...sense of humour is the key to fun... :roll:

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:49 pm
by rochedalescan
Would it be asking too much to possibly get a copy of all the codes? Or is there too many ? Could you possibly scan the page or even upload it to an excel document?

Im sure it would be greatly appreciated by all of us.

Thanks Shane

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:19 pm
by bananaman
I bet you didnt know that you can book a taxi in Tully by UHF

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:23 pm
by maccapro
I have the complete book of code if you want me to post it?? I used to work for them

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:46 pm
by rochedalescan
Yes Please ! :D

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:46 pm
by Stretch
bananaman wrote:I bet you didnt know that you can book a taxi in Tully by uhf
Good old Tully :)

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:47 pm
by Stretch
Cabman wrote:I Do but if i Tell you i'd have to kill you..... :wink:
Oh and you can take Shane :P

As long as we get them :P

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:57 pm
by Stretch
How are we going at getting the codes???

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:47 pm
by monitor
A13 is emergency
A31 is for emergency to be called of
A44 is there could be an emergency

there the main ones

most other ones of the top of my head are just like
A19 no fare at address
A23 or something is dirty car
silly stuff like that

i have the book here somewhere if you still want i can get a copy off my dad hes a cabby

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:47 pm
by Stretch
monitor wrote:i have the book here somewhere if you still want i can get a copy off my dad hes a cabby
Any you have would be greatly appreciated. Slowly we'll build the complete list :)

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:50 pm
by Guest
Stretch wrote:Any you have would be greatly appreciated. Slowly we'll build the complete list :)
http://www.aussiescanners.com/forums/vi ... 1227#p7986

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:54 pm
by Stretch
Intuition wrote:
Stretch wrote:Any you have would be greatly appreciated. Slowly we'll build the complete list :)
http://www.aussiescanners.com/forums/vi ... 1227#p7986
Cabman wrote:they are the most commonly used
Which would infer that there more...

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:05 pm
by Guest
Stretch wrote:Which would infer that there more...
You know me Stretch, got to help those late comers to the thread locate the rest! :)

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:27 pm
by AIRMAN
462.1125 is received up here in Highfields - dispatch controller (I can't hear the drivers except in Toowoomba). The Taxi radio controller in BNE covers a big area and the grief he gets from some drivers is unbelievable. I have heard code A13 a few times during which he asks everyone else to clear the channel. The operator/dispatchers appear to have been there a long time and have extensive knowledge of the areas. I wonder if they get paid well?

The voice quality of the control is very clear and I often wonder why it is generally better than VKR TWB control :!:

I guess it might be because the Taxi industry is profit driven and can afford the best radio & GPS equipment.

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:05 pm
by BrisbaneScanner
a25 = passenger. ie I have 4 a25's on board... Or I am a25 (have a passenger)
a15 - No job - ie cab rocked up but noone there even after waiting 6 minutes
a35 - Job cancelled - Cab rocked up, spoke with passenger. Passenger decided they didn't want a cab anymore.
a13 - Driver being attacked by passenger in a physical way
a18 - Visually impaired (blind driver --- No I mean passenger). If visually impaired you have to go collect them at the door (ie knock on door)
a31 - Driver now safe
a44 - Driver is worried that he may be attacked. Base should monitor him until a44 is clear.
a45 - Passenger has fallen asleep and can't be woken by yelling, loud radio - Need another driver there to observe as passenger is being woken up / groped by hand or baseball bat or filling mouth with shaving cream.
a19 - Abusive / drunk / no money fare at a pickup location or even on board - Also used to warn other drivers to avoid that abusive / drunk / no money fare. ie There is an a19 fare at the wynnum hotel / valley rank
a10 - Call orange cabs via telephone
a100 - My vehicle is broken down or as some drivers use it because they don't wanna do the fare LOL... base gps checks car and sees it doing 120 kph down airport drive (broken down)
a66 - I was at a rank when I got the radio job and just as I pressed the accept button a fare jumped in - Please take back the job and give it to another driver. You'll hear a lot of drivers do this when the fare wasn't at the rank but orange cabs can easily gps the driver and see if he was near a rank. Sometimes you'll hear an a66 5 minutes into the booking (ie driver has had the booking 5 mins but decides he doesn't want it and tries to hand it back)
M50 booking = maxi taxi wheelchair booking

There are also codes for a price quote and a few other things but I forgot the codes. I think an a60 is price quote (about 80% sure although it might be a70)
There is also a code for you were busted smoking in the cab and also dirty cab. Not sure of the codes though.

Jargon.....
Recall = hand back job
cleared to plot priority = no job cleared - You are now #1 in the line...


463.350 is northside Brisbane channel (used to be 462.850) until they upgraded the mdt to the new mtdata system
Not sure of the southside voice channel.. It used to be 462.550 in Brisbane

Hope this helps everyone.

Ps Legislation requires to inform you that non genuine a66's are against policy and incur a 6 minute penalty. Do you wish to proceed with your a66 ? Yes operator.

Info current at of Feb 2014

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:18 am
by blacktown
In Sydney they use the prefix "M" but otherwise the same or very similar

http://www.premiercabs.com.au/useful-li ... on%203.pdf

"M codes are used over the Radio by Drivers to save time.
Most of these codes are standardized throughout all taxi companies, but there may be one or two that differ slightly from other networks.
Try to familiarize yourself with these as quickly as possible"


M1 Car outside, ring client
M2 Emergency situation
M3 No job
M4 No job Service fee applies
M5 Suspension from Radio Work
M6 Local destination
M7 Account hiring
M8 Passenger has been contacted, do not start meter until passenger is
in car.
M9 Unacceptable passenger
M10 Regular client
M11 Incapacitated passenger, please assist
M12 Repeat of any message
M13 Attack on Driver
M16 Parcel
M17 Prepayment to Driver
M18 Hand delivery or pickup for parcel
M19 Offload from another network
M20 Possible M13 advise Query Operator your location and destination
M21 One passenger
M22 Two passengers
M23 Three passengers
M24 Four passengers
M25 Five passengers
M26 Hazardous conditions
M27 Requires answer to offload
M29 Quote for contract hiring
M32 Car to car offloads
M36 Report accident (Not Taxi) to Query Operator
M40 Subsidized fare 50% on voucher
M50 Needs wheelchair accessible taxi
M100 Drivers diversion

Re: Cab Network Radio Codes

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:53 pm
by blacktown
Found a comprehensive document for Queensland - a bit dated but some good maps

http://www.completetaxi.com.au/_lib/dow ... ndbook.pdf