Milton Keynes - Proposed Variation Of Fares For Hackney Carriages

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

PROPOSED VARIATION OF FARES FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES

Notice is hereby given that Milton Keynes City Council in exercise of its power under Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 proposes to vary the table of fares for hackney carriages as specified below (Part B). The proposal is to increase fares by approximately 5% for Tariff 1 & 2 and Extras; no increase for Tariff 3; and the introduction of a new Tariff 4 for five or more passengers.

Part A - EXISTING TABLE OF FARES (since 2022)


Tariff 1. Standard Day Rate- Monday to Saturday 06.00hrs to 22.00hrs

(a)
If the distance does not exceed 201 metres (220 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
£3.60
(b)
If the distance exceeds 201 metres (220 yards approx) and does not exceed 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 201 metres (220 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
24p
(c)
If the distance exceeds 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 161 metres (176 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
24p

Tariff 2. Enhanced Rate- Monday to Sunday Night 22.00 to 06.00 hrs. All day Sunday and Bank Holidays from 06.00 to 22.00hours

(a)
If the distance does not exceed 161 metres (176 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
£4.40
(b)
If the distance exceeds 161 metres (176 yards approx) and does not exceed 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 161 metres (176 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
22p
(c)
If the distance exceeds 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 133 metres (146 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
22p

Tariff 3. Special Rate- Applicable Christmas Eve 22.00 hrs to 06.00hrs 27th December; New years Eve 22.00hrs to 06.00hrs 1st January

(a)
If the distance does not exceed 201 metres (220 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
£6.60
(b)
If the distance exceeds 201 metres (220 yards approx) and does not exceed 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 100 metres (110 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
22p
(c)
If the distance exceeds 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 108 metres (118 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
22p

Extra Charges

(i)
For each person in excess of two (excluding infants in arms)
44p
(ii)
For the use of the luggage compartment a maximum charge of
44p
NB
The above tariff also applies to all hiring’s terminating outside the Borough unless an alternative fare or rate of fare is agreed with the hirer before the commencement of the journey.


(iii)
A charge may be levied for restoration costs should you soil or damage this vehicle. The Proprietor reserves the right to take civil action where necessary.
The proprietor reserves the right to take civil action where necessary for any damage to the inside and/or exterior of the vehicle, which has been caused by the hirer.
£80

Part B – PROPOSED TABLE OF FARES


Tariff 1. Standard Day Rate- Monday to Saturday 06.00hrs to 22.00hrs

%
increase
(a)
If the distance does not exceed 201 metres (220 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
£3.80
5.5
(b)
If the distance exceeds 201 metres (220 yards approx) and does not exceed 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 201 metres (220 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
25p
4.2%
(c)
If the distance exceeds 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 161 metres (176 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
25p
4.2%

Tariff 2. Enhanced Rate- Monday to Sunday Night 22.00 to 06.00 hrs. All day Sunday and Bank Holidays from 06.00 to 22.00hours


(a)
If the distance does not exceed 161 metres (176 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
£4.60
4.5%
(b)
If the distance exceeds 161 metres (176 yards approx) and does not exceed 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 161 metres (176 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
23p
4.5%
(c)
If the distance exceeds 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 133 metres (146 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
23p
4.5%

Tariff 3. Special Rate- Applicable Christmas Eve 22.00 hrs to 06.00hrs 27th December; New years Eve 22.00hrs to 06.00hrs 1st January


(a)
If the distance does not exceed 201 metres (220 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
£6.60
NC**
(b)
If the distance exceeds 201 metres (220 yards approx) and does not exceed 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 100 metres (110 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
22p
NC**
(c)
If the distance exceeds 3218 metres (3520 yards/2 Miles approx) for each subsequent 108 metres (118 yards approx) or uncompleted part thereof or 40 seconds
22p
NC**

Tariff 4 (new tariff for five or more passengers)



Up to 1 Mile
£6
New

Miles 2 & 3
£4 (PM)*
New

Miles 4 onwards
£3 (PM)*
New

(Extras button to be deactivated in Tariff 4)



Extra Charges


(i)
For each person in excess of two (excluding infants in arms)
46p
4.5%
(ii)
For the use of the luggage compartment a maximum charge of
46p
4.5%
NB
The above tariff also applies to all hiring’s terminating outside the Borough unless an alternative fare or rate of fare is agreed with the hirer before the commencement of the journey.



(iii)
A charge may be levied for restoration costs should you soil or damage this vehicle. The Proprietor reserves the right to take civil action where necessary.
The proprietor reserves the right to take civil action where necessary for any damage to the inside and/or exterior of the vehicle, which has been caused by the hirer.
£84
5%

* Per Mile
** No Change

Should a person require a copy of this Notice please email robert.best@milton-keynes.gov.uk and it will be provided by email. Should a person require a Notice in person then they must make an appointment using the same email address and then attend Milton Keynes City Council, Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Milton Keynes, MK93EJ by Friday, 3 February 2025.

Objections to the proposed variation of the table of fares may be made in writing to Adele Wearing, Strategic Lead - Taxi Licensing & Passenger Transport, Milton Keynes City Council, Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ or email robert.best@milton-keynes.gov.uk on or before 3 February 2025.

Dated 2 January 2025

Adele Wearing
Strategic Lead - Taxi Licensing & Passenger Transport
Milton Keynes City Council