Hackney Carriage Maximum Fares

The maximum tariffs (fees) that can be charged by hackney carriages are set by the Council.

Tariff one  
Journeys of up to 0.7 miles or first 0.7 miles of journey (approx 1126 metres) £2.70
For each subsequent 170 yds or uncompleted part thereof (Approx 155 metres) £0.20
Waiting time for each period of 51.3 seconds (or part period) £0.20
Tariff two  
Journeys starting between 11pm and 7am Tariff one + one third
Journeys starting between 12pm and 6pm on Christmas Eve (24 December) Tariff one + one third
Journeys starting between 12pm and 6pm on New Years Eve (31 December) Tariff one + one third
Tariff three  
All day on Bank Holidays and Public Holidays Tariff one + one half
Journeys starting between 6pm and midnight on Christmas Eve (24 December) Tariff one + one half
Journeys starting between 6pm and midnight on New Years Eve (31 December) Tariff one + one half
Extra charges  
For each adult (17 years & over) over four £0.50
Each pram or dog carried £0.10
Each item of luggage carried outside the passenger compartment £0.10
Cleaning charge if the vehicle is soiled (maximum) £35.00

 


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