South Ayrshire, Taxi Fare Review
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NOTICE UNDER CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 AND TRANSPORT ACT 1985 - METERED FARES FOR TAXIS AND PRIVATE HIRE CARS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT South Ayrshire Council, under the review procedure laid down by Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 and Section 14 of the Transport Act 1985 has reviewed the maximum fares for the hire of taxis and private hire cars using taxis meters and other charges in connection therewith. Accordingly, with effect from 19th February 2025, the maximum fares and charges will be as follows:-
With effect 19th February 2025, the maximum fares and charges are as follows:-
JOURNEYS MADE WITHIN SOUTH AYRSHIRE
TARIFF 1 - For up to 5 passengers - journeys beginning after 6.00am until midnight. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds - £4.00. (2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. £0.20.
TARIFF 2 - For up to 5 passengers - journeys beginning after midnight until 6.00am. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £5.00. (2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. £0.20.
TARIFF 3 - For 6-8 passengers - journeys beginning after 6.00am until midnight. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £6.00. (2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. £0.30.
TARIFF 4 - For 6-8 passengers - journeys beginning after midnight until 6.00am. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £7.50. (2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. £0.30.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
For journeys beginning after 9pm until midnight on 24 and 31 December, and from 6am until midnight on 25 and 26 December, and 1 and 2 January, and for journeys beginning after midnight until 6am on 25, 26, 27 December, and on 1, 2, 3 January. All fares will be subject to a surcharge of fare plus 50%.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Where a taxi has been arranged, but not used by the hirer, the applicable tariff will apply.
Waiting time (per hour) is £18.00 for up to 5 passengers, £28.50 for 6-8 passengers. Soiling Charge - a fee is chargeable for any soiling which necessitates a taxi being removed from service for cleaning. £70.00
JOURNEYS MADE OUTWITH SOUTH AYRSHIRE
Such a fare, prior to the acceptance of the hire, as may be proposed to the hirer and accepted by him.
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