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West Lancashire - Notice of Hackney Carriage Fares
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WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF HACKNEY CARRIAGE FARES
THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Lancashire Borough Council has resolved that the following fares for hackney carriages shall apply throughout West Lancashire in accordance with Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
HACKNEY CARRIAGE TABLE OF FARES
The proprietor or driver of a hackney carriage shall be entitled to demand and take for the hire of the carriage the rate or fare prescribed by the following table, the rate or fare being calculated by distance.
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Mileage |
Tariff 1 |
Tariff 2 |
Tariff 3 |
Tariff 4 |
Tariff 5 |
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If the distance does not exceed 500 yards or part thereof |
£3.50 |
£4.25 |
£5.00 |
£5.75 |
£6.50 |
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For each subsequent 95 yards or part after the first 500 yards |
10p |
12p |
15p |
17p |
20p |
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Waiting time |
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For each period of 30 seconds (or uncompleted part thereof) |
10p |
12p |
15p |
17p |
20p |
Tariff 1 For all hirings beginning and ending during normal working days and weekends
Tariff 2 For all hirings begun between 8.00pm and 5.00am
For all hirings begun between 8.00pm on the day preceding a Bank Holiday until 5.00am on the day following a Bank Holiday
Tariff 3 For all hirings beginning or ending outside the boundaries of West Lancashire
Tariff 4 For all hirings begun between midnight and 5.00am as specified in Tariff 3
Tariff 5 For all hirings begun between 6.00pm Christmas Eve and 6.00am 27th December
For all hirings begun between 6.00pm New Years Eve and 6.00am 2nd January
Extras A charge in units of 10p agreed between the driver and hirer prior to the commencement of a journey for carriage of items over and above normal amounts of shopping bags and trolleys Soiling Charge In the event of a person being sick in the vehicle, for example due to excess alcohol, or for any mess that could easily be avoided £40.00
Extreme Weather Conditions (Snow and/or Ice)
In the event of adverse weather to allow any tariff 1 fare to be charged at Tariff 2 rates
A copy of this Notice will be displayed on the Council’s website as well as deposited at Council offices located at 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk. If any person wishes to object to these fares, the objections should be made in writing not more than 14 days from the date of this publication to the Environmental Health Manager, Robert Hodge Centre, Stanley Way, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 8EE or by email to licensing.enquiries@westlancs.gov.uk If no objections are received, the table of fares will come into force at the earliest opportunity after 19 November 2026.
Dated: 5 November 2026
Paul Charlson
Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services West Lancashire Borough Council, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk L39 2DF
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