South Ayrshire, Proposed Fare Scale for Taxis
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NOTICE UNDER CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982
Notice is hereby given that South Ayrshire Council, being the Licensing Authority in terms of section 17 of the above Act, as amended, have reviewed the scales for fares and other charges in relation to taxis licensed within the Council area, and the undernoted fare structure is proposed throughout all South Ayrshire. This matter may be considered further by the Regulatory Panel (Licensing) if any adverse representations are received, and a fare scale fixed at this further meeting. If no adverse representations are received, then the fare scale will be fixed under delegated authority. Under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, this notice must be published for a period of at least one month from the date of publication where further representations can be made. Should you wish to make a representation then please submit this via email to licensing@south-ayrshire.gov.uk.
PROPOSED FARE SCALE
JOURNEYS MADE WITHIN SOUTH AYRSHIRE
TARIFF 1 - For up to 5 passengers - journeys beginning after 6.00am until midnight. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £4.00. (2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. £0.20.
TARIFF 2 - For up to 5 passengers - journeys beginning after midnight until 6.00am. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £5.00. (2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. £0.20.
TARIFF 3 - For 6-8 passengers - journeys beginning after 6.00am until midnight. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £6.00. (2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. £0.30.
TARIFF 4 - For 6-8 passengers - journeys beginning after midnight until 6.00am. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £7.50. (2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. £0.30.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
For journeys beginning after 9pm until midnight on 24 and 31 December, and from 6am until midnight on 25 and 26 December, and 1 and 2 January, and for journeys beginning after midnight until 6am on 25, 26, 27 December, and on 1, 2, 3 January.
ALL FARES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A SURCHARGE OF FARE PLUS 50%.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Where a taxi has been arranged, but not used by the hirer, the applicable tariff will apply. Waiting time (per hour) is £18.00 for up to 5 passengers, £28.50 for 6-8 passengers. Soiling Charge - a fee is chargeable for any soiling which necessitates a taxi being removed from service for cleaning. £70.00.
JOURNEYS MADE OUTWITH SOUTH AYRSHIRE
Such a fare, prior to the acceptance of the hire, as may be proposed to the hirer and accepted by him.
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