Aberdeenshire Council launch consultation on proposed changes to taxi charges
North-east residents are being encouraged to participate in a consultation on proposed new taxi charges.
Local authorities are required by law to review the charging scale and Aberdeenshire Council has consulted with the trade and developed a new scale for the public’s consideration.
The Aberdeenshire Council launch consultation on proposed changes to taxi charges is now live until October 4, 2024 and can be accessed at
https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/taxi-fare-scale-consultation
Among the proposed new charges, which would come into effect on December 1, 2024 are the following:
| Standard | Late Night | Festive Season | |
| First 880 yards or part thereof | £3.00 | £4.30 | £4.60 |
| Each additional 1/11th part of a mile or part thereof | £0.22 | £0.22 | £0.33 |
| Waiting time per 10 seconds | £0.11 | £0.11 | £0.11 |
Standard Rate
Applies at all times out with the Late Night and Festive Season Rates which are detailed below.
Late Night Rate
Applies (a) Mondays to Thursdays from 10pm to 6am the following day; (b) Weekends from 6pm on Friday to 6am on Monday; and (c) Public Holidays from 6am to 10pm these being the 3rd of January, Good Friday and May Day.
Festive Season Rate
Applies (a) between 6pm on the 24th of December until 6am on the 27th of December; (b) between 6pm on the 31st of December until 6am on the 3rd of January; and (c) Weekends in December from 6pm on the Friday until 6am on the Sunday.
Multiple passenger surcharge
In vehicles so licensed carrying more than four passengers, a surcharge of 50% of the above fares may be charged.
Booking Fee
£0.50
Airport booking fee
Taxi drivers may add any current charge incurred at airports when either dropping off or picking up passengers. Drivers must make passengers aware in advance that extra charges may be added to the fare. Booking fees are to be shown on the meter.
Unacceptable mess
Passengers are carried on the understanding that the driver may charge a passenger, creating an unacceptable mess in the taxi, a maximum of £100.
Anyone wishing to make representations regarding the proposals which apply to taxis only and not to private hire cars, may do so within one month by way of our online consultation or by writing to us at: Licensing, Taxi Fare Review, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2DQ.
