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Last updated 11 Oct 2026 · 221 storiesCumberland consults on £7 two-mile taxi fare
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Cumberland Council has opened a consultation on a single taxi tariff across the former Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland areas. The maximum daytime fare for a two-mile journey would be set at £7, up…
What it means for drivers: Cumberland hackney drivers have until 23 October to comment on the new fares.
Read more →Gwynedd taxi fares set to rise from 1 October
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Gwynedd Council is set to raise its maximum taxi fares from 1 October 2026 after a public consultation received no objections. The fare for journeys under one mile goes up from £3.60 to £4. The…
What it means for drivers: Gwynedd drivers: new fares and night-time hours start in October, so make sure your meter is recalibrated.
Read more →Aberdeenshire taxi fares to rise by 5%
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Aberdeenshire Council's licensing sub-committee has approved a 5% increase in regulated taxi fares, by five votes to three. The starting fare for the first 880 yards goes up from £3.15 to around…
What it means for drivers: Aberdeenshire drivers can expect a small fare rise from around October. Check your meter has been updated to the new tariff.
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