Gun pulled on taxi driver in Melbourne

A gun has been pulled on a taxi driver in Melbourne, sending a street into lockdown.

The driver was shown the gun on Jade Way at Hillside in the western suburbs on Friday afternoon, a police spokeswoman told AAP.

The spokeswoman said it wasn't clear whether any threats were made or if cash was demanded.

The street has been cordoned off and arrests are yet to be made, she said.