REVIEW OF TAXI FARES - East Dunbartonshire Archived

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE - REVIEW OF TAXI FARES

In terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 East Dunbartonshire Council (the “Council”) is undertaking a review of taxi fares and charges within its area. The Council is considering proposals to maintain taxi fares and other charges in connection with the hire of a taxi or with the arrangements for its hire at current rates. The proposed scales would come into effect on 1 May 2019. Full details of these proposals are available at https://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/council/consultations/consultation-taxi-fares

The Council now invites any representations on these proposals from members of the public and persons or organisations operating or representing the operators of taxis in the Council area.

Please send any written representations in respect of these proposals to Karen Donnelly, Chief Solicitor and Monitoring Officer, East Dunbartonshire Council, 12 Strathkelvin, Kirkintilloch, G66 1TJ or by email to taxiconsultation@eastdunbarton.gov.uk by 15th February 2019.

PROPOSED TAXI FARES – ZONES 1 AND 2

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

MINIMUM FARE for a distance not exceeding 880 yards or for time not exceeding 3 minutes 3 seconds (or a combination of parts of such distance and such time) £2.50, For each additional distance of 186 yards £0.20, Fares for waiting:- For each completed period of 44 seconds £0.20. The above rates include for engagement of the taxi at any point within Zone 1 of 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 Zone 1 of 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 midnight and 6.00am, MINIMUM FARE for a distance not exceeding 880 yards or for time not exceeding 3 minutes 3 seconds (or a combination of parts of such distance and such time) £4.30. For each additional distance of 186 yards £0.20 Fares for waiting:- For each completed period of 44 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 880 yards or for time not exceeding 3 minutes 3 seconds (or a combination of parts of such distance and such time) £4.50, For each additional distance of 186 yards £0.20. Fares for waiting:- For each completed period of 44 seconds £0.20, 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 880 yards or for time not exceeding 3 minutes 3 seconds (or a combination of parts of such distance and such time) £6.30, For each additional distance of 186 yards £0.20. Fares for waiting:- For each completed period of 44 seconds £0.20. EXTRA CHARGES:- A charge of £1.00 shall be payable for a taxi called by telephone 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. Soiling Charge: £25.00