These are the maximum fares chargeable by licensed Blackpool hackney carriage vehicles (taxis) for journeys within the borough.
Tariff 1 - Monday to Friday 6.00am to 8.00pm
1 person £2.60 start for first 160 yards and every subsequent 160 yards 20p
Tariff 2 Monday to Friday 8.00pm to 12.00am, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays
£2.60 start for first 116 yards and every subsequent 116 yards 20p
Tariff 3 Daily from 12.00am to 6.00am
£3.60 start for first 116 yards and every subsequent 116 yards 20p
Tariff 4 Christmas and new year
£5.60 Start for first 116 yards and every subsequent 116 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 4 6.00am until 6.00am 27 December
27 December: Tariff 2 6.00am until 6.00am 29 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 4 6.00am 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.
Cycles
90p
Waiting time
All Tariffs - 20p for each period of 30 seconds. The meter adds this automatically.
Cleaning charges
If passengers soil the vehicle the driver may add £50 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.