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Redditch - Proposed Variation of Hackney Carriage Fare Tariff
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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.) | £5.35 | £6.72 | £9.62 |
| 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 |
Extra Charges
| For each dog (except guide dogs) | £1.50 |
| For each passenger in excess of 6 | £0.50 |
Explanation of Tariffs Applicable
| Tariff | Applies |
|---|---|
| Tariff One | 6am - Midnight |
| Tariff Two | Midnight - 6am and on designated public holidays |
| Tariff Three | Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day |
Note if the vehicle or seating is so soiled by any passenger or animal as to require cleaning, the proprietor may make a charge. This must be made clear to the passenger at the end of the journey there will be a maximum charge of £75.00.
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 29 July 2026.
If no objection is made within the period specified above, or if all objections so made are withdrawn, the proposed Hackney Carriage Fare Tariff, as set out above, shall come into operation on the date of the expiration of the period specified above or the date when all objections have been withdrawn, whichever date is later.
If objections are received and not withdrawn, these will be considered by the Council before a decision is taken in relation to varying the table of fares.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: 15 July 2026
Open to feedback
From
15-Jul-2026
To
29-Jul-2026
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