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Worcester - Variation of Hackney Carriage Fare Table
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WORCESTER CITY 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 City of Worcester to that set out below:
| TARIFF ONE | |
|---|---|
| 7am to midnight, Monday to Saturday | |
| For the first 1208m or part thereof | £5.00 |
| Each subsequent 67m or uncompleted part thereof after 1208m up to 1610m (1 mile) | 10p |
| FOR THE FIRST MILE, EQUIVALENT TO: | £5.60 |
| Then 10p for each subsequent 80.5m or part thereof. | 10p |
| FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT MILE EQUIVALENT TO: | £2.00 |
| Waiting time – for each period of 30 seconds or uncompleted part thereof: | 10p |
| TARIFF TWO | |
|---|---|
| Midnight to 7am, Monday to Saturday | |
| All day Sunday & Bank Holidays | |
| 6pm - Midnight Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve | |
| All day Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day | |
| For the first 1208m or part thereof | £6.40 |
| Each subsequent 57.4m or uncompleted part thereof after 1208m up to 1610m (1 mile) | 10p |
| FOR THE FIRST MILE, EQUIVALENT TO: | £7.10 |
| Then 10p for each subsequent 57.5m or part thereof. | 10p |
| FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT MILE, EQUIVALENT TO: | £2.80 |
| Waiting time – for each period of 30 seconds or uncompleted part thereof | 10p |
| Category | Description | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| PASSENGERS | For each passenger in excess of three | 50p each |
| SOILAGE | If this vehicle or seating is soiled by any passenger or animal which then requires cleaning, the proprietor may make a charge. It must be made clear to the passenger at the end of the journey that there will be a charge of: | £75.00 |
If no objections are received or are received but later withdrawn, the new table of fares will apply with effect from 20th August 2026.
If objections are received and not withdrawn, these will be considered by the Council before a decision is taken in relation to varying the table of fares.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,
Worcester City Council, c/o Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Wyre Forest House,
Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
DY11 7WF
Date of publication: 5th August 2026
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From
5-Aug-2026
To
19-Aug-2026
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