Taxi Fares

This consultations closes on Thursday, 3 September.

New charges

We're proposing to change the maximum mileage fares to be charged for Hackney Carriages hired by time and distance.

If the distance:

does not exceed 200 yards (182 metres) for the whole distance, £3.80 will be charged
exceeds 200 yards (182 metres) – for the first 219 yards, £3.80 will be charged

For each subsequent 68 yards (62 metres) or uncompleted part thereof, an additional £0.10 will be charged.

This fare is £8.70 over a 2-mile journey.

Any objections should be made no later than Thursday 3 September 2026, by:

If:

no objections are made by the Thursday 3 September, or if all objections are withdrawn the variation will come into operation on Friday 4 September, 2026
an objection is made and is not withdrawn the we will set a further date no later than 4 November 2026, at which time the variation will come into force with or without modifications as detailed by it after considerations of the objections

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