South Ayrshire - Revised Taxi and Private Hire Car Fares and Charges

NOTICE UNDER CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 AND TRANSPORT ACT 1985 – METERED FARES FOR TAXIS AND PRIVATE HIRE CARS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT South Ayrshire Council, under the review procedure laid down by Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 and Section 14 of the Transport Act 1985 has reviewed the maximum fares for the hire of taxis and private hire cars using taxis meters and other charges in connection therewith. Accordingly, with effect from 1st December 2026, the maximum fares and charges will be as follows:-

With effect 1st December 2026, the maximum fares and charges are as follows:-

TARIFF 1 - For up to 4 passengers - journeys beginning after 6.00am until midnight. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds - £4.20; (2) For each additional and subsequent 119.3 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 36 seconds or part thereof. £0.20

TARIFF 2 - For up to 4 passengers - journeys beginning after midnight until 6.00am. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £5.40; (2) For each additional and subsequent 119.3 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 36 seconds or part thereof. £0.20

TARIFF 3 - For 5-8 passengers - journeys beginning after 6.00am until midnight. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £6.30; (2) For each additional and subsequent 119.3 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 36 seconds or part thereof. £0.30

TARIFF 4 - For 5-8 passengers - journeys beginning after midnight until 6.00am. (1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. £8.10; (2) For each additional and subsequent 119.3 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 36 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 fares plus 50%.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

(1) Where a taxi has been arranged, but not used by the hirer, the applicable tariff will apply.; (2) Waiting time (per hour) is £20.00 for up to 4 passengers, £30.00 for 5-8 passengers; (3) Soiling Charge - a fee is chargeable for any soiling which necessitates a taxi being removed from service for cleaning. £70.00; (4) Booking Fee (Pre-Booked Hires): £1.00; (5) Any applicable charge levied by Prestwick Airport for access to pick-up or drop-off facilities may be added to the fare.

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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