Argyll and Bute - Taxi Fare Review (Proposed Maximum Taxi Fares and Charges)

Argyll and Bute Council

CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

TAXI FARE REVIEW

Notice is hereby given that Argyll and Bute Council, having consulted with taxi operators licensed by the authority, propose to make the following changes to the maximum fares and other charges for taxis operating within the jurisdiction of Argyll and Bute Council. It is proposed these maximum fares and other charges will become effective from 22nd October 2026.

Any person wishing to lodge representations in respect of these proposals should do so by writing to the Head of Legal & Regulatory Support, Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT or by emailing: licensing@argyll-bute.gov.uk no later than 27th July 2026.

Tariff 1

Hiring from ranks or "flag"

Hiring between 7am and 10pm

Initial charge (860 yards or part thereof) ............. £3.99

Subsequent charge (each 176 yards or part thereof) ..... 26 pence

(general effect is an increase of 5% = 19p and 1p)

Tariff 2

Hirings from ranks or "flag"

Hiring between 10pm and 7am

Initial charge (860 yards or part thereof) ............. £4.78

Subsequent charge (each 150 yards or part thereof) ..... 26 pence

Tariff 2 also applies to hirings from ranks or "flag" between 6pm and 10pm December 24th, 6pm and 10pm December 31st and between 7am 2nd January and 7am 3rd January

(general effect is an increase of 5% = 23p and 1p)

Tariff 3

Hiring from ranks or "flag" between 10pm 24th December and 7am 27th December and between 10pm 31st December and 7am 2nd January

Initial charge (860 yards or part thereof) ............. £5.58

Subsequent Charge (each 120 yards or part thereof) ..... 26 pence

(general effect is an increase of 5% = 27p and 1p)

Soiling Charge – £100 maximum (with permission to display warning signs indicating that there may be an additional charge for any potential loss of earnings suffered as a consequence)

Waiting Time – 47 pence per minute commencement of journey, charged on a pro rata basis per second

(general effect is an increase of 2p)

Taxi called by mean of telephone – 42 pence additional charge

(general effect is an increase of 2p)

Large Mini-bus type vehicle (carrying 5 or more passengers together at their own request):-

a) Where Tariff 1 would apply – charge Tariff 2

b) Where Tariff 2 would apply – charge Tariff 3

c) Where Tariff 3 would apply – surcharge £1.37 (general effect is an increase of 7p)

Fee by negotiation – for all journeys commencing within but finishing outwith Argyll and Bute, in place of the above charges, such fares may be charged as prior to the acceptance of the hire, were proposed to the hirer and accepted by him/her.

Ferry Fares – The hirer shall be liable for the cost of a return ferry fare for any journey involving a ferry.

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