Manchester City Council
Licensing & Appeals Committee
Item No. 5
19 January 2009
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
REPORT FOR RESOLUTION
REPORT TO:
Licensing and Appeals Committee
DATE:
19 January 2009
SUBJECT:
Hackney Carriage Annual Fare Increase
REPORT OF:
Head of Street Management and Enforcement
___________________________________________________________________
Purpose of Report
To present for the Committee’s consideration the proposed hackney carriage annual
fare increase.
Recommendations
1.
That the Committee considers the proposals and makes recommendations to
Council for the April 2009 to April 2010 hackney carriage fare increase in line
with the agreed formula for:
An increase in daytime and nighttime fares of 3.76% as calculated using
the Halcrow Manchester Formula, which would result in an amended fare,
using the new style fare card as shown in Appendix C.
2.
That the Committee considers the proposals made by the trade and officers'
comments regarding additional extras and, should Committee agree with the
proposals, make the necessary recommendation to Council for:
(a)
Additional text to be added to the fare card indicating that a charge may be
made for credit/debit cards as follows: “Some taxis accept credit or debit
cards typically with a surcharge of between 10% and 15%”.
(b)
An additional extra to be incorporated into the fare card in respect of a fuel
surcharge if the price of diesel is £1.30 or above per litre (price ref AA
website).
Financial Consequences for the Revenue Budget
None.
Financial Consequences for the Capital Budget
None.
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Contact Officers
Jenette Hicks
Licensing Unit Manager
j.hicks1@manchester.gov.uk
Tel:
0161 234 4962
Ann Marku
Principal Licensing Officer (Taxis)
a.marku@manchester.gov.uk
Tel:
0161 234 2381
Wards Affected
All.
Background Papers
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
Halcrow/ Manchester Formula
Contact Officer for retrieval of background documents – Ann Marku 234 4366
Implications for:
Anti-Poverty Equal
Yes
Opportunities
No
Environment
No
Employment
Yes
Employment and Anti Poverty Implications
An increase in fares should increase the income of taxi drivers and owners. At the
same time it will increase the cost of public transport for passengers.
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1.
Legislative Background
1.1
Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
states that the City Council has the power to fix the rates or fares within the
district for time and distance, and all other charges in connection with the hire
of a vehicle or with the arrangements for the hire of a vehicle, to be paid in
respect of the hire of hackney carriages by means of a table of fares, made or
varied.
1.2
When setting Hackney Carriage fares there is no requirement under the Act to
take into account external factors, and there is no limit on the amount of
increase or variation.
1.3
Under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, applications for fare increases are
considered by the Licensing and Appeals Committee, which makes a
recommendation to Council.
1.4
Any change in fares agreed by the Council must be advertised publicly for a
period of 14 days before the change takes effect.
1.5
If there are no objections the fares come into effect at the end of the period
prescribed for making objections. If objections are raised the Licensing and
Appeals Committee must consider those objections and make a further
recommendation to Council to set a date for any fare increase (with or without
modification having taken into account any such objections) to take effect not
later than 2 months from the date set in the notice.
1.6
The table below indicates the proposed timetable for implementation:
Table 1 – Timetable for Implementation of Fare Increase:
19 January 2009
Licensing & Appeals Committee
28 January 2009
Full Council
04 February 2009
18 February 2009
16 March 2009
Public notice in MEN for fare increase
14 day consultation period
End of consultation period. Where no objections are
received the fares automatically take effect on 1 April.
Where objections are received the matter is re-considered
by the Licensing & Appeals Committee who make a
recommendation to Full Council.
25 March 2009
Full Council consider recommendation.
01 April 2009
New fares take effect
2.
Review of Methodology
2.1
Following recommendation by the Licensing and Appeals Committee on
4 June 2007 regarding a review of the methodology and frequency with which
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fare increases were calculated, the Council decided, on 11 July 2007, that
future fare increases would be calculated using the Halcrow Manchester
Formula.
3.
The Halcrow Manchester Formula
3.1
Halcrow is an independent company who provides advice across the public
and private sector. Halcrow was commissioned by Manchester City Council
in March 2007 to review the current model used by the Public Carriage Office
in London to calculate increases in the hackney carriage fare card and to
develop a working model for Manchester (Halcrow Manchester Formula).
3.2
Halcrow produced a set of component costs for running a Hackney Carriage
in Manchester; these costs are shown in Table 2 below. In order to maintain
consistency Halcrow has provided revised data from the same sources used
in 2007 with the exception of the insurance cost which has changed to Haven
Insurance from Westminster Insurance, who are no longer trading.
3.3
The formula has been used to calculate a suggested rate increase for
Hackney Carriage fares based on updated information on the component
costs and average national earnings of the previous year.
Table 2 - Halcrow Manchester Formula calculation:
Component on index
Total
Total
Costs
Costs
%
December December Change
2007
2008
Data
Source
Vehicle Cost
6371
6398
0.42% Mann and Overton
Parts
2836
3100
9.30% Mann and Overton
Tyres
381
436
14.49% Mann and Overton
Garage & Servicing - Labour
843
886
5.10%
Office of National
Statistics
Fuel
4054
4033
-0.51%
AA
Insurance
4172
4345
4.15%
Haven Insurance
462
462
0.00%
Renewal Licence
fees
Total Operating Costs - Permit
19119
19660
2.83%
Average National Earnings
24908
26020
4.46%
Grand Total
44027
45680
3.76%
Miscellaneous
3.4
Office of National
Statistics
From Table 2 it can be seen that the Manchester Formula suggests a fare
increase of 3.76%.
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4.
Fare Increase Proposals
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4.1
The Association of Taximeter Installers (ATI) is a world wide association of
taximeter, satellite navigation installers and vehicle electronic engineers who
offer information and advice. They have used the 3.76% increase to produce
the journey fare card and the journey fare calculator.
4.2
The fare can be calculated by either an increase in the flag fall (the initial fare)
or by a reduction in the distance. The proposed fare has been calculated by
ATI by way of a reduction in the distance and therefore the flag fall remains at
£2.30 but the initial distance is reduced from 482.7yds to 464.55yds and the
extra yardage remains at a rate of 20p but the distance is reduced from
227yds to 218.67yds.
4.3
The proposed increased rates have been applied to a journey fare card
calculation as shown in Table 3.
Table 3 – Journey Fare Calculator (A meter works by calculating the
maximum fare based upon the time of day, distance travelled and taxi speed.
The meter always works in advance and in derivatives of 20p).
The figures in table 3 are calculated without waiting time and have been
rounded up to the next derivative of 20p. They show a comparison with the
current fare and the proposed fare and the difference between the cost of a
daytime journey and the same journey taken at night
Day 5am-10pm
Night 10pm-5am
Distance
Rate
Distance
Rate
Current First Distance
(yds)(m)
482.7 yds
(441.38m)
£2.30
292.6 yds
(267.55m)
£2.80
Each extra (yds)(m)
227 yds
(207.57m)
20p
170.7 yds
(156.08m)
20p
Proposed First Distance
(yds)(m)
464.55yds
(424m)
£2.30
281.6yds
(257.50m)
£2.80
Each Extra (yds)(m)
218.67yds
(200m)
20p
164.3yds
(150.23m)
20p
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Distance
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April 2008 – April 2009
(Current fare)
Difference
Between
Day
Night
Cost of
Fare (Night
and Day)
April 2009 to April 2010
(Proposed Fare)
Difference
Between
Day
Night Cost of Fare
(Night and
Day)
1
£3.60
£4.60
£1.00
£3.60
£4.60
£1.00
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
£5.20
£6.80
£8.20
£9.80
£11.40
£12.80
£14.40
£16.00
£17.60
£6.60
£8.80
£10.80
£12.80
£15.00
£17.00
£19.00
£21.00
£23.20
£1.40
£2.00
£2.60
£3.00
£3.60
£4.20
£4.60
£5.00
£5.60
£5.40
£7.00
£8.60
£10.20
£11.80
£13.40
£15.00
£16.60
£18.20
£7.00
£9.00
£11.20
£13.20
£15.40
£17.60
£19.60
£21.80
£24.00
£1.60
£2.00
£2.60
£3.00
£3.60
£4.20
£4.60
£5.20
£5.70
9
10
4.4
The difference between the cost of the daytime fares and night time fares is
indicated in the highlighted cells; overall the incentive for drivers to work
night times remains.
5.
Core Cities & AGMA Comparison
5.1
The cost of a 3-mile journey was then compared across the Core Cities and
AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) as shown in
Appendix A. The Core Cities were chosen as the demographics most closely
match those in Manchester. The AGMA comparison has been included
following a number of queries received from the trade, which refer to the MCC
fare tariff compared to those of surrounding authorities. The final right hand
column of appendix A indicates the date the current fares were introduced in
each local authority
5.2
The average daytime (3 mile) fare in the Core Cities is £6.59 and the average
nighttime fare is £8.22. The proposed Manchester Formula arrives at a fare
of £7.00 for daytime and £9.00 nighttime 3-mile journeys. This places the
proposed Manchester day fare slightly above the core city average, whilst the
night fare is shown as significantly above the average.
5.3
The average daytime (3 mile) fare in the AGMA Authorities is £6.83 and the
average nighttime fare is £8.58. The proposed Manchester fare places the
proposed Manchester day and night fares slightly above the AGMA average.
5.4
The nighttime rate is set at a significant premium to the day rate to encourage
more drivers to work at night and to pay for the Taxi Marshall service provided
at key city centre ranks.
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5.5
Halcrow has applied the Manchester Formula to the existing waiting time rate.
The existing and proposed Manchester waiting time rates are compared
against the Core Cities and AGMA Authorities in Appendix B attached.
5.6
The average hourly daytime waiting time for the Core Cities is £15.31, whilst
the average hourly nighttime waiting time is £18.92. The proposed
Manchester Formula arrives at a daytime hourly waiting time of £16.03 and a
nighttime hourly waiting time of £21.63, which places Manchester waiting time
above the average.
5.7
The average hourly daytime waiting time for the AGMA Authorities is £12.88,
whilst the average hourly nighttime waiting time is £15.15. The proposed
Manchester Formula arrives at a daytime hourly waiting time of £15.06 and a
nighttime hourly waiting time of £21.36, which places Manchester hourly
waiting time significantly above the AGMA average.
6.
Trade Consultation Response
6.1
The fare increase for April 2009 – April 2010 was discussed with the trade at
the trade liaison meeting held on 4 December 2008. There was also email
contact with representatives of the trade who had not attended the meeting
6.2
On 21 December 2008 a formal request was received from Manchester Cab
Committee for an additional extra to be added to the fare card, which will
enable drivers to recover the fee for the use, by passengers, of credit or debit
cards.
6.2.1 The suggested wording provided by the Manchester Cab Committee is the
same as that currently used in the London hackney tariff card:
“Some taxis accept credit or debit cards typically with a surcharge of between
10% and 15%”
6.2.2 In addition, the Manchester Cab Committee requested that consideration be
given to adding a fuel supplement to the fare card should the price of fuel rise
within the period covered by this fare increase.
6.2.3 The proposal is as follows:
“Where the cost of fuel increases by 30% as compared to the cost of fuel
sourced on 1st December 2008 from the A.A. and the increased price remains
at that price for a period of two weeks then a fuel surcharge of 20p per
journey shall be implemented by Manchester City Council. When the cost of
fuel returns to the December 2008 price of 101.2 per litre the fuel surcharge
will be removed and where there is a revision of the fare it will be removed.
A new fare card to be issued at the time of such an increase”.
6.3
A response from Unite indicated that they have no comment in respect of the
fare card but submitted the following response in connection with the proposal
at 6.2.
“ The only comment we will submit at this point requires no clarification from
our membership. This is in relation to the credit card issue. These cards are
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not legal tender; they are accepted on a purely individual basis with driver’s
preferences to match. Accordingly no comment should be placed on the local
authority official fare cards. There is no statutory requirement in relation to
hackney carriage fares for the local authority to act as any form of broker to
advocate private commercial business transactions. Our position is that the
situation should remain unchanged: no comments on the fare card”.
7.
Officers’ comments on the trade’s response are as follows:
7.1
A proportion of drivers are currently using debit and credit cards and are
charging a variety of charges. Individual drivers have to rent the hand held
card terminals and are charged for weekly bank transfers and associated
admin costs. These costs can vary depending on the provider and it would
therefore be difficult to stipulate an individual charge e.g £5 for each
transaction. The proposed wording (see Para 6.2.1) would clarify to
customers that a fee can be charged if they choose to use a credit or debit
card, whilst at the same time allowing freedom in the commercial aspect of
such transactions.
7.1.1 In relation to the request for a fuel surcharge proviso, the Cab Committee is
attempting to address the difficulties experienced by the trade as a result of
the fluctuating fuel prices of 2008. The legislative process results in any
request for amendments to the fare card taking several months to resolve.
The request from the Cab Committee at Para 6.2.3 attempts to resolve this.
Due to the procedural requirements of the legislation, a revised tariff card
cannot be issued without formal consultation on the proposed revision, which
must have the approval of Council, hence the practical difficulties caused by
the timescales associated with the process in 2008 would still apply. As an
alternative officers suggest that an extra charge could be added to the fare
card to the effect that if the price of 1 litre of diesel is £1.30 or above (AA
website) then a 20p fuel surcharge per journey can be added to the fare.
7.1.2 The response from Unite Union indicated at Para 6.3 indicates that MCC is
not required to put such a request (i.e. in respect of credit card charges) on
the fare card. This request has come from the trade, and the legislation
outlined in 1.1 states that “all other charges in connection with the hire of a
vehicle or with the arrangements for the hire of a vehicle, to be paid in respect
of the hire of hackney carriages by means of a table of fares”. As the fee for
use of the credit /debit card is in connection with the hire of the vehicle it
would follow that this fee, as indicated in the legislation, has to be indicated on
the table of fares.
8.
Fare Card
8.1
The proposed journey fare card was produced using the proposed percentage
increase of 3.76% suggested by application of the Halcrow Manchester
formula in line with the decision made by Council on 11 July 2007. The set of
figures supplied by ATI were then applied to the fare card, a copy of
which is attached at Appendix C (page 1of 2).
8.2
Passengers using a hackney carriage cannot easily calculate their fare using
the current fare card. The new card format is more customer friendly as it
includes a table of calculated fares for journeys of 1,3,5,7,9 and 10miles and
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therefore gives a better indication of approximate costs of a journey. The use
of this style of fare card may also reduce complaints received by MCC
regarding the cost of journeys. The new style fare card, which includes the
proposed fare increase, is attached at Appendix C (page 2 of 2).
8.3
The trade were consulted on the new style fare card at the taxi trade liaison
meeting on 4 Dec 2008. No responses have been received in respect of the
card.
8.4
The current fuel surcharge provision added to the fare card in December 2008
has been removed from the proposed fare tariff included at Appendix C,
however the proposed tariff card does include reference to the revised fuel
surcharge supplement outlined at Para 7.1.1.
9.
Conclusion and Recommendation
9.1
This report provides the Committee with details of the annual hackney
carriage fare increase. The current and proposed fares have been compared
with those of the Core Cities and AGMA authorities. The comparison shows
that the proposed fare is broadly comparable with both the core cities and
surrounding AGMA authorities.
9.2
The report also proposes the use of a new style fare card, which will clarify for
passengers the likely cost of their journey.
9.3
The report outlines the consultation that has taken place with the trade and
their proposal for text to be added to the fare card clarifying for passengers
that a charge may be made should they choose to use a debit / credit card.
Credit and debit cards are now widely used as a payment method for goods
and transactions. Using text on the fare card will provide customers with
information in relation to the service charge that will be imposed and also
assist drivers who can direct passengers’ attention to the fare card should
there be any dispute regarding the service charge.
9.4
The report also outlines the proposal from the trade, with suggested
amendments from officers for a fuel surcharge to be added should the fuel
price rise to 30% above the 1 December 2008 cost. Considering this proposal
at this time would alleviate the problems which were encountered in the
summer of 2008.
Appendix A
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Core Cities & AGMA Fare Comparison
(in increasing order compared separately with the Core Cities and AGMA Authorities over a 3
mile journey on Tariff one day time rates against the average 3 mile Journeys of £6.95 & £6.83)
Tariff 1
(Day)
Core City
Flag
Running
Mile
Tariff 2
(Night)
Flag
1
3
Mile Miles
RunLast
ning Increased
Mile
on
1 3 Miles
Mile
London
2.20
4.00
8.40
2.20
2.20
4.60 9.80 1
2.60
Apr-08
Birmingham
2.00
4.00
7.40
1.70
2.40
4.50 8.58 3
2.04
Apr -08
Newcastle
2.40
4.00
7.34
1.67
2.40
4.20 8.06 5
1.93
Sep-08
Sheffield
2.50
4.00
7.04
1.52
3.00
4.50 7.54 8
1.52
Nov-08
Leeds
2.20
4.00
7.00
1.50
3.00
4.80 7.80 7
1.50
May-08
Bristol
2.50
3.90
6.94
1.52
3.00
4.80 8.36 4
1.78
Oct -08
2.30
3.60
6.90
1.61
2.80
4.60 9.00 2
2.14
Apr-08
2.30
3.60
6.70
1.55
2.80
4.60 8.80 2
2.07
Apr-08
Nottingham
2.00
3.40
6.46
1.53
2.00
3.40 6.96 9
1.78
Apr-08
Liverpool
2.00
3.40
6.44
1.52
2.50
4.25 8.05 6
1.90
Apr-08
Manchester
Proposed (3.76%)
Manchester
Existing
Average 3 mile
journey
£6.95
£8.22
Council
AGMA
Bury
1.90
3.10
7.30
2.10
2.30
3.70 8.70
5
2.50
Jul-08
Oldham
1.60
3,25
7.29
2.02
1.60
3.70 8.62
6
2.46
Nov-08
Stockport
2.00
3.00
7.14
2.07
2.60
4.00 9.74
1
2.87
Jul-08
Bolton
2.00
3.40
7.10
1.85
2.60
3.80 8.50
7
2.35
Sep-08
Trafford
2.00
3.10
7.10
2.00
2.66
4.06 9.38
2
2.66
Oct-08
2.30
3.60
6.90
1.61
2.80
4.60 9.00
3
2.14
Apr-08
2.30
3.60
6.70
1.55
2.80
4.60 8.80
3
2.07
Apr-08
Wigan
1.70
3.10
6.56
1.73
2.10
3.80 8.14 10 2.17
Mar-08
Rochdale
1.60
2.80
6.40
1.80
2.00
3.75 8.25
9
2.25
Jan-06
Tameside
2.00
3.00
6.28
1.64
2.50
4.10 8.36
8
2.13
Feb-08
Salford
1.90
3.10
6.04
1.47
2.30
3.70 7.16 11 1.73
Nov-06
Manchester
Proposed (3.76%)
Manchester
Existing
Average 3 mile
journey
Data Source: Halcrow December 2008
£6.83
£8.58
Appendix B
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Core Cities & AGMA Hourly Waiting Time Comparison
(In increasing order compared over the Night time tariff)
City
London
Bristol
Newcastle
Manchester Proposed
Manchester Existing
Birmingham
Nottingham
Liverpool
Sheffield
Leeds
Average
Council
Manchester
Proposed
Manchester
Existing
Stockport
Trafford
Bury
Rochdale
Tameside
Bolton
Oldham
Salford
Wigan
Average
Day
25.57
17.03
18.00
16.03
15.06
15.00
14.10
10.20
13.09
9.44
15.31
% Difference
from Average
67.01%
11.24%
17.57%
4.77%
-1.63%
-1.96%
-7.90%
-33.38%
-14.50%
-38.34%
Night
33.39
23.65
23.23
21.36
20.11
18.00
16.00
13.20
13.09
9.49
18.92
% Difference
from Average
76.48%
25%
22.78%
12.90%
6.29%
-4.86%
-15.43%
-30.23%
-30.81%
-49.84%
AGMA
16.03
4.77%
21.36
12.90%
15.06
13.85
16.20
16.00
12.00
13.20
14.40
12.00
8.00
12.41
12.88
16.92%
7.53%
25.77%
24.22%
-6.83%
2.48%
11.80%
-6.83%
-37.9%
-3.7%
20.11
18.00
16.20
16.00
16.00
16.00
14.40
12.00
12.00
15.65
15.15
32.74%
18.80%
6.92%
5.60%
5.60%
5.60%
-4.96%
-20.80%
-20.80%
3.29%
Source: Halcrow December 2008
Appendix C
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CURRENT STYLE FARE CARD SHOWING PROPOSED TARIFF
Licensing Unit
CAB NUMBER
Neighbourhood Services
Room 1012 (Level 1)
Town Hall Extension
Manchester M60 2LA
PUBLIC TAXI FARES AND CHARGES
(with effect from 1 April 2009 )
DAY FARE RATES
First 264.55 yards (424m)
Each extra 218.46 yards (200m), or part of
Up to every 44.9 seconds of waiting time
NIGHT FARE RATES (for journeys between 10pm and 5am)
First 281.6 yards (257.50m)
Each extra 164.3 yards (150.23m), or part of
Up to every 33.7 seconds of waiting time
EXTRA CHARGES
For each passenger additional to hirer
(For purpose of the fare only, two children under 10 years old count as one passenger)
For each article of luggage carried outside the passenger compartment
For journeys through the Piccadilly Station taxi rank barrier
Fuel Surcharge (per journey) to be added if the price of diesel is £1.30 per litre or above
For journeys from Manchester Airport through barrier
Fouling Charge
£ 2.30p
20p
20p
£ 2.80p
20p
20p
20p
20p
20p
20p
70p
£20.00p
Some taxis accept credit or debit cards typically with a surcharge of between 10% and 15%
PUBLIC HOLIDAY FARE RATES
Night rate applies
24hrs
Bank Holiday Mondays and Good Friday
Christmas and New Year from:
8pm on Christmas Eve until 5am on 27 December
Night rate plus 50%
8pm on 31 December until 5am on 2 January
All fares should be charged at meter fare, UNLESS the destination falls outside the Greater
Manchester County or 4 miles from the nearest point of the City boundary. If the destination falls
outside the above area, a fare should be negotiated before commencement of the journey. If fare is
not negotiated before commencement, meter fare ONLY should be charged. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUERIES REGARDING THIS, PLEASE ASK TO SEE THE DRIVER’S COPY OF THE BOUNDARY MAP.
COMPLAINTS AND LOST PROPERTY - PLEASE CONTACT:
The Licensing Unit at the above address or:
Telephone:
0161 234 4917
email:
licensing@manchester.gov.uk
Fax:
0161 274 7036
Appendix C
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PROPOSED NEW STYLE FARE CARD SHOWING PROPOSED TARIFF
PUBLIC TAXI FARES AND CHARGES
(with effect from 1 April 2009)
CAB NUMBER
Fares detailed below are the
MAXIMUM fares which may be charged
DAY(5.00am until 10.00pm)
First 464.55 yards (425m)
then for every 218.67 yards (200m) or part thereof
Waiting time every 44.9 seconds (£2.67 per 10 mins, £16.03per hour)
£ 2.30
20p
20p
NIGHT (10.00pm until 5.00am) [Bank Holidays and Good Friday 24hrs]
FIRST 281.6 yards (257.50m)
then for every 164.3 yards (150.23m) or part thereof
Waiting time every 33.7seconds (£3.56 per 10 mins, £21.36 per hour)
£ 2.80
20p
20p
EXTRAS
Christmas / New Year 8pm on 24 December until 5am on 27 December
Night rate plus 50%
8pm on 31 December until 5am on 2 January
For each passenger additional to hirer
20p
(for the purpose of the fare only, two children count as one passenger)
For each article of luggage carried outside of the passenger compartment
20p
For journeys through Piccadilly Station taxi rank barrier
20p
Fuel surcharge (per journey)to be added if the price of diesel is £1.30 per litre or above
20p
For journeys from Manchester Airport through barrier
70p
Fouling charge
£20.00
Some taxis accept credit or debit cards typically with a surcharge of between 10% and 15%
AVERAGE COST (not including any waiting time)
DAY
NIGHT
1 mile
(1.6km)
£3.60
£ 4.60
7 miles (11.3km)
3 miles (4.8km)
£7.00
£ 9.00
9 miles (14.5km)
5 miles (8.0km)
£10.20
£13.20
10 miles (16.1km)
DAY
£13.40
£16.60
£18.20
NIGHT
£17.60
£21.80
£24.00
All fares should be charged at meter fare, UNLESS destination falls outside the Greater
Manchester County or 4 miles from the nearest point of the City boundary. If the
destination falls outside the above area, fare should be negotiated with the driver, before
commencement of the journey. If fare is not negotiated before commencement, meter fare
ONLY should be charged. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES REGARDING THIS, ASK TO SEE
THE DRIVER’S COPY OF THE BOUNDARY MAP.
COMPLAINTS AND LOST PROPERTY - PLEASE CONTACT:
Manchester City Council, Licensing Unit, Town Hall Extension, Manchester, M60 2LA
Telephone: 0161 234 4917 email: licensing@manchester.gov.uk Fax: 0161 274 7036
To request a copy of this document in large print please call 0161 234 236 4366