Hackney carriage fares

With effect from 27 June 2022.

Maximum fares for time and distance

Tariff 1 - may be charged at any time

Initial charge

For the first 8/10 mile (1,408 yards) whilst in motion, the first ten minutes whilst stationary or a combination of both:

£4.80

Subsequent charges

Tariff 2 - may be charged for any hiring commencing:

Any time between 11:30pm and 6am / any time on a public holiday (includes Easter Sunday) / any time after 6pm on either Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve.

Initial charge

For the first 8/10 mile (1,408 yards) whilst in motion, the first ten minutes whilst stationary or a combination of both:

£7.00

Subsequent charges

For each 135.38 yards whilst in motion, each 40 seconds whilst stationary or a combination of both. Whilst in motion, this equates to approximately £3.90 per mile:

£0.30

Tariff 3 - may be charged for any hiring commencing:

Tariff 1 + 100% any time on Christmas Day / any time on New Year's Day.

Initial charge

For the first 8/10 mile (1,408 yards) whilst in motion, the first ten minutes whilst stationary or a combination of both:

£9.60

Subsequent charges

For each 135.38 yards whilst in motion, each 40 seconds whilst stationary or a combination of both. Whilst in motion, this equates to approximately £5.20 per mile:

£0.40

Extra charges - applicable to any of the above tariffs

Weekend hiring

£0.20 per mile, for any hiring commencing at any time Saturday and any time Sunday or Monday before 6am.

Additional passengers

In excess of 4 passengers:

£2.00

Congestion charges, tolls, ULEZ and car parking incurred during hiring

Any charge(s) detailed above, incurred as a result of a passengers instruction may be added to the fare.

Recommended maximum spoilage charge

Any claim for damage and/or spoilage must be a matter between the proprietor and the passenger. The amount charged must be relative to any repairs and/or losses:

£100.00