Taxi fares and tariffs
Taxi fares vary based on:
- time of day
- day of the week
- number of passengers
- how much luggage
- type of vehicle
The fares are different if the vehicle:
- is a saloon type vehicle which has four passenger seats or
- is a people carrier type vehicle which can seat from five up to a maximum of eight passengers
We do not license taxis to carry more than eight passengers.
We set a maximum Hackney carriage tariff (taxi fare).
This means the taxi driver:
- cannot charge more than the maximum fare
- must display the fare on the meter in the taxi
The taxi driver can negotiate to charge a lower fare.
The Braintree District Hackney Carriage Association apply to our Licensing Committee for increases in taxi fares. The last increase was in 2018.
Tariff 1
For journeys over 643.7 metres the first 643.7 metres costs £3.50 then every 95.4 metres after costs £0.10
If the total distance is less than 643.7 metres the charge is £3.50
Tariff 2
For journeys over 643.7 metres the first 643.7 metres costs £5.25 then every 95.4 metres after costs £0.15
If the total distance is less than 643.7 metres the charge is £5.25
We charge this if you hire a taxi and your journey
- is between 11.00pm and 6am
- begins on a Sunday
- is on a public Holiday (excluding the holidays below)
Tariff 3
For journeys over 643.7 metres the first 643.7 metres costs £7 then every 95.4 metres after costs £0.20
We charge this if you hire a taxi and your journey
- is between 11 pm on Christmas eve and 6 am on the day after Boxing day (27 December)
- is between 11 pm on New years eve and 6 am on New years day (2 January)
Extra charges
Waiting time
For every of 1 minute or uncompleted part thereof, we will charge £0.35
Soiling fee
We charge £30 every time the vehicle is soiled and is required to be withdrawn from service for valeting.
Vehicles carrying 5 or more people
Vehicles licensed to carry 5 or more passengers can charge Tariff 2 for journeys when 5 or more persons are travelling
These vehicles can charge Tariff 3 for journeys when 5 or more persons are travelling between 11.00pm and 6am or for any journey commenced on a Sunday or a Public Holiday.