Our Local Taxi Tariff Fares

The customer pays for a unit of time and distance in advance. 

This is what the customer will pay for using any amount of this unit.

The taximeter calculates the fare by, 

• first displaying what is known as the "Flag Price".  This is the price of the starting amount of time or distance.
• Extras should be added and displayed separately on the taximeter.
• When the taxi stands still it counts time.  When the taxi goes over a certain speed it will count distance.  It always counts time OR distance.
• When the taximeter has used up the flag price, it will then automatically add what is called the additional unit price.
• This unit is usually for a shorter distance or time.
• When the taxi has reached its destination, it will be switched by the driver to Stopped and any extras added.
• This is the Total Fare to be paid.

Our fare calculations are based on the tariff card which is issued by the local council. The taximeter calculates using the set flag price and unit price.  This means the taximeter will display the nearest advance unit price to the tariff card's calculated price.

Our calculations do not take into account waiting time, therefore the total fare to pay may be more.  

This is the fare that the passenger should pay the driver. This is controlled by the local council office and will never be expected to pay more than this.

Our calculations are our calculations, and must be checked by yourself using your own methods. So don't whinge to me if you have been told off by the law. However I will be happy to be notified about any mistakes so that I can correct them.