Taxi fares and tariffs consultation – 2024 Annual Review

We are consulting on varying the taxi fares and tariffs. This is an annual review.

Consultation options

We are not consulting on a single proposal involving increasing taxi fares and tariffs, instead for this consultation, we are interested in your views on the following options:

Option 1

Increase the mileage only

• Freeze the initial fare at £3.80
• This option would increase tariffs 1, 2 and 3 by less than 3%

Option 2

Increase start price and mileage

• Increase the initial fare by 5 pence (£3.80 to £3.85)
• Increase Tariffs 1, 3 and 3 by less than 4%

Option 3

No change

• Freeze the initial fare at £3.80
• Freeze tariffs 1, 2 and 3

Additional and soiling charges remain unchanged;

Additional charges (which must be added on the meter at the start of the journey)

Up to two items of baggage or shopping: 20 pence

Three or more items of baggage or shopping: 40 pence (maximum)

For each person in excess of one: 20 pence

Additional charges should total no more than £2:00

Soiling charge (for whatever reason) £50 (maximum)

The above tariff is proposed to take effect from 21 October 2024

For a more detailed view of the options please see our Annual Taxi Fares and Tariffs Review file below.

A copy of this notice will be available for inspection at the Council Offices during public opening hours.

Consultation feedback must be received no later than 18 September 2024.

Any comments and option preferences about the above consultation review must be made in writing to:

The Commercial and Licensing Manager, Stevenage Borough Council, Daneshill House, Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1HN.

Or you can email the Licensing Team with your comments and option preferences.