Current Fare Table for Taxi and Metered Private Hire Cars
Fare table for taxi and metered private hire cars operative from 22 May 2024
For
the initial hire not exceeding 176 yards;
the initial period of waiting time of 40 seconds; or
a combination of time and distance as above £3.00
For
each additional 176 yards or part thereof;
each additional period of waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof; or
a combination of additional time and distance 20p
For
the initial hire not exceeding 176 yards;
the initial period of waiting time of 40 seconds; or
a combination of time and distance as above £3.40
For
each additional 176yards or part thereof;
each additional period of waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof; or
a combination of additional time and distance 20p
Hires commencing at 6pm on 24 December until 4am on 27 December and between 6pm on 31 December and 4am on 2 January in any year
For
the initial hire not exceeding 176 yards;
the initial period of waiting time of 40 seconds; or
a combination of time and distance as above £5.10
For
each additional 176 yards or part thereof;
each additional period of waiting time of 40 seconds or part thereof; or
a combination of additional time and distance 30p
Where more than 2 passengers:
Per extra adult passenger (over 12 years): 60p
Per extra child passenger (over 5 years and under 12 years): 20p
Per extra infant passenger (0 - 5 years): no extra charge
Note: each passenger must be properly seated (including children and infants)
Luggage
For every piece of luggage carried (subject to a maximum charge of 40p per hire): 20p
For each piece of luggage or additional item carried requiring the assistance of the driver, or which cannot reasonably be lifted by one person: a charge of £6 (amount to be agreed before journey commences)
Soiling Charge: £40.00
Cancellation Fee i.e. taxi or metered private hire car booked but not used: £3.00
Engagement Fee i.e. where taxi or metered private hire car booked by telephone or booked in advance: £1.00 per hire
The above fares are the maximum metered fares which can be charged for hires wholly within the West Lothian District.
Any hire which starts or terminates outwith the West Lothian District — fares must be agreed before the journey commences. It can be agreed that this fare table will be used.
A copy of the conditions attached to a taxi or private hire car licence issued by West Lothian Council can be viewed here Hire Car Licensing Conditions[541KB]