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 6.00am to 09.00pm
1 person £2.60 start for first 372 yards and every subsequent 186 yards 20p
Tariff 2 Monday to Friday 09.00pm to 12.00am, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays
£2.60 start for first 280 yards and every subsequent 140 yards 20p
Tariff 3 Daily from 12.00am to 6.00am
£3.20 start for first 280 yards and every subsequent 140 yards 20p
Tariff 4 Christmas and new year
£5.20 Start for first 280 yards and every subsequent 140 yards 20p
Christmas and new year
24 December: Tariff 2 6.00am until 6.00pm; Tariff 3 6.00pm until 10.00pm; Tariff 4 10.00pm until 6.00am 25 December
25 December: Tariff 4 6.00am until 6.00am 26 December
26 December: Tariff 3 6.00am until 10.00pm; Tariff 4 10.00pm until 6.00am 27 December
31 December: Tariff 2 6.00am until 6.00pm; Tariff 3 6.00pm to 10.00pm; Tariff 4 10.00pm until 6.00am on 1 Jan
1 Jan: Tariff 3 6.00am until 10.00pm; Tariff 4 10.00pm until 6.00am 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
T1 - 20p for each period of 35 seconds. The meter adds this automatically.
T2, T3 & T4 - 20p for each period of 30 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.