Midlothian Area - Table of Taxi Fares Notice
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MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Public Notice
Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (the Act), states that the fares (tariffs) for the hire of taxis in any area and all other charges in connection with the hire of a taxi or with the arrangements for its hire, shall be not greater than those fixed by the Licensing Authority for that area.
Following a recent public consultation, a revised table of fares for all taxis and private hire cars fi tted with meters, was approved by Midlothian Council General Purposes Committee on 23rd September 2025 and are as follows:
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CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 SECTION 17
TABLE OF MAXIMUM TAXI FARES
WITH EFFECT FROM 11TH NOVEMBER 2025
| For 1 or 2 passengers | Tariff 1 | Tariff 2 | Tariff 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| For the initial hire not exceeding 339m For the initial period of waiting time of 60 seconds For a combination of time and distance |
£3.50 | £4.50 | £5.00 |
| For each additional 168.3m For each additional waiting time of 60 seconds For a combination of additional time and distance |
£0.30 | £0.30 | £0.40 |
Tariff 1 – Monday to Friday, 6am to 6pm
Tariff 2 – Monday to Friday, 6pm to 6am, and from 6pm on Friday to 6am on Monday (weekend)
Tariff 3 – Christmas and New Year – Between 6pm on 24 December and 6am on 27 December, and 6pm on 31 December and 6am on 3 January.
Only 2 children under 12 years will be considered as one passenger. No extra fare will be charged for one child under 5 years. Each passenger must be properly seated.
Extra Payments
When more than 2 passengers - £0.20 each
Cleaning Fee – Travel Sickness - £50.00
Pre-bookings – Call Out Charge - £0.60
Pre-bookings – Cancellation Fee - £2.00
Airport Charges
It will be the responsibility of the passenger(s) to meet any charges imposed by an airport for waiting, setting down and picking up.
Notes
1. Fares are only applicable within Midlothian.
2. Any hire which terminates outwith Midlothian - fare by agreement before journey.
The proposed scale of fares is due to come into effect on the 11th of November 2025.
Licensing, Midlothian Council, Fairfi eld House, 9 Lothian Road, Dalkeith EH22 3AA Email: civiclicensing@midlothian.gov.uk
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