Blackpool Hackney Carriage Fares
These are the maximum fares chargeable by licensed Blackpool Hackney Carriage vehicles (taxis) for journeys within the borough.
Please note some operators may offer fares lower than the maximum.
Tariff 1 - Monday to Friday 06.00 to 22.00
1 person £2.60 start for first 400 yards and every subsequent 200 yards 20p
Tariff 2 Monday to Friday 22.00 to 01.00, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
£2.60 start for first 300 yards and every subsequent 150 yards 20p
Tariff 3 Daily from 01.00 to 06.00
£3.20 start for first 300 yards and every subsequent 150 yards 20p
Tariff 4 Xmas and New Year
£5.20 Start for first 300 yards and every subsequent 150 yards 20p
Christmas and New Year
24 Dec: Tariff 2 06.00 until 18.00; Tariff 3 18.00 until 22.00; Tariff 4 22.00 until 06.00 25 Dec
25 Dec: Tariff 4 06.00 until 06.00 26 Dec
26 Dec: Tariff 3 06.00 until 22.00; Tariff 4 22.00 until 06.00 27 Dec
31 Dec: Tariff 2 06.00 until 18.00; Tariff 3 18.00 to 22.00; Tariff 4 22.00 until 06.00 on 1 Jan
1 Jan: Tariff 3 06.00 until 22.00; Tariff 4 22.00 until 06.00 2 Jan
Additional passengers
In excess of one - 30p for each additional adult passenger.
Children
For every two passengers 3 to 12 years - 30p.
Luggage, Prams and Dogs
Each item 30p.
Waiting time
20p for each period of 40 seconds. The meter adds this automatically.
Cleaning charges
If passengers soil the vehicle the driver may add £40 to the fare.
Note 1
Drivers may ask you to pay an estimated fare/deposit in advance of the journey. If you do not agree you may be refused travel.
Note 2
The meter will not commence until all disabled/wheelchair bound passengers are loaded safely and securely in the vehicle. No charge for assistance dogs or wheelchairs.