Statutory
East Lothian, Taxi Fare Review
EH41 3HA•Published 02/10/25
East Lothian Courier •
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EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982
TAXI FARE REVIEW
Notice is hereby given that East Lothian Council has reviewed the taxi fare scales (as undernoted) applicable in East Lothian for a period of 18 months.
It is proposed the taxi fare scales shall become effective on 24 November 2025.
Representations should be submitted within 28 days (from 25 September 2025) to:
Service Manager, Licensing, Administration & Democratic Services
John Muir House, Haddington
Email: licensing@eastlothian.gov.uk
FARE TABLE FOR TAXI CABS
| For 1 to 8 Passengers | TARIFF 1 6am – 6pm | TARIFF 2 6pm – 6am | TARIFF 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. For the initial period of waiting and 2. For the initial hire not exceeding 650 meters | £3.80 | £5.00 | £6.40 1. 6pm on 24?? December until 6am on 27?? December 2. 6pm on 31?? December until 6am on 2n? January |
| 1. For each additional 40 seconds of waiting time 2. For every additional 155 meters 3. Or a combination of 1 and 2 above | £0.30 | £0.30 | £0.60 |
Car valeting charge for customer misuse - £120
NOTES
The above fares are applicable only within East Lothian
Open to feedback
From
25-Sept-2025
To
23-Oct-2025
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