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Worcestershire - Proposed Variation of Hackney Carriage Taxi Fares
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REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL
SECTION 65 – LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976
VARIATION OF THE TABLE OF FARES FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council proposes to vary the table of fares for the hiring of hackney carriages plying for hire within the Borough of Redditch to that set out below:-
| Tariff One | Tariff Two | Tariff Three | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For the first 880 yards (804.7 metres approx.) or part thereof | £4.60 | £5.97 | £8.12 |
| For each subsequent 176 yards (160.9 metres approx.) | £0.15 | £0.15 | £0.30 |
| Equivalent to: 1st one mile distance 1760 yards (1609 metres approx.) | £5.15 | £6.52 | £9.42 |
| For each subsequent one mile distance per mile (1609 metres approx.) | £1.50 | £1.50 | £3.00 |
| Waiting time – for each 30 seconds | £0.10 | £0.10 | £0.20 |
| Charge | |
|---|---|
| For each dog (except guide dogs) | £1.50 |
| For each passenger in excess of 6 | £0.50 |
| Tariff | Time |
|---|---|
| Tariff One | 6am - Midnight |
| Tariff Two | Midnight - 6am and on designated public holidays |
| Tariff Three | Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day |
Any objections to the proposed variation of the table of fares can be made in writing to the address shown below. Objections must be received no later than 24 June 2026.
If no objections are received or are received but later withdrawn, the new table of fares will apply with effect from 6 July 2026.
If objections are received and not withdrawn, these will be considered by the Council before a decision is taken in relation to varying the table of fares.
Licensing and Support Services Manager, Redditch Borough Council, c/o Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7WF.
Dated: 10 June 2026
Open to feedback
From
10-Jun-2026
To
24-Jun-2026
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