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South Ayrshire, Revised Maximum Fares For Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles

KA7 1DR•Published 08/04/25•Expired

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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 23rd April 2025, the maximum fares and charges will be as follows:-

23rd April 2025,

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With effect 23rd April 2025, the maximum fares and charges are as follows:-

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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 125.7 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 37.9 seconds or part thereof. £0.20.

- 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 -

(2) For each additional and subsequent

yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of

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 125.7 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 37.9 seconds or part thereof. £0.20.

- 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.

(2) For each additional and subsequent

yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of

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 125.7 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 37.9 seconds or part thereof. £0.30.

- 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.

(2) For each additional and subsequent

yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of

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 125.7 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 37.9 seconds or part thereof. £0.30.

- 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.

(2) For each additional and subsequent

yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of

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 £19.00 for up to 5 passengers, £28.50 for 6-8 passengers.

£19.00 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.

£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.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997 (AS AMENDED), PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997 (AS AMENDED), THE PLANNING (LISTED BUILDING CONSENT AND CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT PROCEDURE) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2015

These applications, associated plans and supporting documents can be viewed online on the South Ayrshire Council website at: https://bit. ly/3TVo7IS.

LISTED BUILDING IN CONSERVATION AREA

Ref: 25/00196/LBC, Alterations to listed building at 225 - 229 High St, Ayr, KA7 1RB.

Alterations to listed building at 225 - 229 High St, Ayr, KA7 1RB.

Comments may be submitted online, in writing, or at planning. development@south-ayrshire.gov.uk by 29/04/25.

29/04/25.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2013

Ref: 25/00162/APP, Erection of petrol filling station (Sui Generis), extensions and alterations to existing cafe, petrol filling station shop (Class 1A) and food takeaway (Sui Generis), formation of car and cycle parking, installation of 10 electric charging upstands, 3 jet wash bays and ancillary works and landscaping at Sandyford Smithy, Monkton, KA9 2SP. Ref: 25/00154/PPP, Planning permission in principle for the erection of a dwellinghouse at Corsehill Farm, Coylton, KA6 6LQ. Ref: 25/00115/APP, Change of use of Class 3 restaurant to form Class 11 dance studio at 38 North Harbour St, Ayr, KA8 8AH.

Erection of petrol filling station (Sui Generis), extensions and alterations to existing cafe, petrol filling station shop (Class 1A) and food takeaway (Sui Generis), formation of car and cycle parking, installation of 10 electric charging upstands, 3 jet wash bays and ancillary works and landscaping at Sandyford Smithy, Monkton, KA9 2SP.

Planning permission in principle for the erection of a dwellinghouse at Corsehill Farm, Coylton, KA6 6LQ.

Change of use of Class 3 restaurant to form Class 1

dance studio at 38 North Harbour St, Ayr, KA8 8AH.

Comments may be submitted (as

above) by 22/04/25.

22/04/25.

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