EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL – TAXI FARE REVIEW 2022 - East Dunbartonshire Archived

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL – TAXI FARE REVIEW 2022

East Dunbartonshire Council has undertaken a review under section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 of the maximum scales of fares and other charges which can be made in connection with the hire of a taxi in its area. 

Following the review the Council has fixed new scales which are set out below.  The new scales will come into effect from midnight on 8 December 2022. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Licensing Team by email taxi.licensing@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or by telephone 0300 1234510.

NEW SCALES

TARIFF (1) Applicable between the hours of 6.00am and 11.00pm

MINIMUM FARE for a distance not exceeding 572 yards or for time not exceeding 2 minutes 30 seconds

(or a combination of parts of such distance and such time)                                   £3.30

For each additional distance of 174 yards                                                           £0.20

Fares for waiting:-

For each completed period of 39 seconds                                                          £0.20

Note: The above rates include for engagement of the taxi at any point within East Dunbartonshire.  Waiting begins from the time of arrival of the taxi at the place of engagement.  Engagement of the taxi at a point outwith East Dunbartonshire shall be the subject of special agreement.

Fares by time:-

Fares by time must be the subject of special agreement with the hirer.

TARIFF (2) Applicable between the hours of 11.00pm and 6.00am

MINIMUM FARE for a distance not exceeding 572 yards or for time not exceeding 2 minutes 30 seconds

(or a combination of parts of such distance and such time)                                   £5.50

For each additional distance of 174 yards                                                           £0.20

Fares for waiting:-  For each completed period of 39 seconds                           £0.20

TARIFF (3) Applicable between the hours of 6.00pm and midnight on 24 December and 31 December and the hours of 6.00am and midnight on 25 and 26 December and 1 and 2 January.

MINIMUM FARE for a distance not exceeding 572 yards or for time not exceeding 2 minutes 30 seconds

(or a combination of parts of such distance and such time)                                   £5.50

For each additional distance of 174 yards                                                           £0.35

Fares for waiting:-

For each completed period of 39 seconds                                                          £0.35

TARIFF (4) Applicable between the hours of midnight and 6.00am on 25 and 26 December and 1 and 2 January

MINIMUM FARE for a distance not exceeding 572 yards or for time not exceeding 2 minutes 30 seconds

(or a combination of parts of such distance and such time)                                   £8.90

For each additional distance of 174 yards                                                           £0.35

Fares for waiting:-  For each completed period of 39 seconds                           £0.35

EXTRA CHARGES:-

• A charge of £2.20 shall be payable when a taxi is pre-booked but not used
• Luggage not exceeding 56lbs in weight shall be carried free
• A charge of 20p shall be payable for luggage exceeding 56lbs in weight
• Hire commencing or ending at Glasgow Airport Drop Off/Pick Up zone - £4.00

Soiling Charge: £50.00