Taxi fares
Metered fares for taxis and private hire cars in South Ayrshire.
With effect from 1st May 2022 the maximum fares and charges are as follows:
Journeys made within South Ayrshire
Tariff 1
For up to 5 passengers - journeys beginning after 6.00am until midnight
(1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. | £3.60 |
(2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. | £0.20 |
Tariff 2
For up to 5 passengers - journeys beginning after midnight until 6.00am
(1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. | £4.80 |
(2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. | £0.20 |
Tariff 3
For 6-8 passengers - journeys beginning after 6.00am until midnight
(1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. | £5.40 |
(2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof. | £0.30 |
Tariff 4
For 6-8 passengers - journeys beginning after midnight until 6.00am
(1) For a distance not exceeding 1100 yards, or a waiting time not exceeding 280 seconds. | £7.20 |
(2) For each additional and subsequent 130.4 yards, or part thereof, or additional waiting time of 40 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 fare plus 50%.
Additional charges
- Where a taxi has been arranged, but not used by the hirer, the applicable tariff will apply.
- Waiting time (per hour) is £18.00.
- Soiling Charge - a fee is chargeable for any soiling which necessitates a taxi being removed from service for cleaning. £60.00
Journeys made outwith South Ayrshire
Such a fare, prior to the acceptance of the hire, as may be proposed to the hirer and accepted by him.