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Stevenage - Taxi Fares & Tariffs Annual Review 2026
What is happening?
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Section 65 - Taxi Fares And Tariffs Consultation – Annual Review 2026
Stevenage Borough Council is undertaking a review of the table of fares for journeys carried out by Hackney Carriage vehicles and metered private hire vehicles. We are seeking views from the public, the taxi trade and other stakeholders as part of this process.
The aim of this consultation is to ensure that taxi fare structure remains fair, transparent and reflective of the needs of both the travelling public and the taxi trade.
We are not consulting on a single proposal, instead, we are presenting two different options for consideration as outlined below. A breakdown of these proposals can be found attached to this link: https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/documents/taxis/taxi-fares-and-tariff-review-2026.pdf.
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Option |
Details |
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1 |
Increase start price only • Increase the initial fare by 20 pence (£3.90 to £4.10) Increase Tariffs 1, 2 and 3 by an average of 2.51% |
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2 |
• No change • Freeze the initial fare at £3.90 • Freeze Tariffs 1, 2 and 3 |
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Change to Soiling Charge |
To increase the Soiling charge from the current £50, to reflect the cost of cleaning the vehicle, the time the vehicle cannot be used and the driver’s loss of earnings. |
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Introduction of a fuel surcharge |
To introduce a fee of 40p per journey when the average UK Price of diesel reaches £1.79 per litre, based on the UK Government’s weekly road fuel prices. (Zero and Ultra-low emission vehicles will be exempt) |
Other additional charges are to remain unchanged.
Any changes to the current tariff are proposed to take effect from Tuesday 10th November 2026.
A copy of this notice will be available for inspection at: The Council Offices, during public opening hours. To respond to this consultation please access the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/aCp8KEsPxn?origin=lprLink
Paper copies are available from The Customer Service Centre, Daneshill House.
Any comments or objections must be made in writing and may also be sent to: The Licensing Manager, Stevenage Borough Council, Daneshill House, Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1HN or via email to: licensing@stevenage.gov.uk no later than 14th September 2026.
Dated: 17th August 2026
Open to feedback
From
20-Aug-2026
To
14-Sept-2026
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