Scottish Borders Council reviews taxi fares every 18 months and must consult with operators and members of the public on any proposals to change the taxi fare tariff.
The council uses a formula which was agreed between the trade, the traffic commissioner and the council to determine variations in taxi rates.
The last review was concluded on the 22nd of August 2019. A further review was due to be held in 2021 however operational pressures and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic delayed the review. Please accept our sincerest apologies for this.
As part of the review process, we are required to invite all licensed taxi operators and members of the public asked to comment on the draft proposal to increase taxi fares by 4.6%, your views will be included in the report to Elected members.
The most recent calculation has resulted in an overall +4.6% (plus four point six percent) variation in the indicators over the current 12 month period.
The Taxi Charge Calulation (March 2022)
Taxi Fare Structure from 1st September 2019
The 4.6% increase would apply to the 1st September 2019 Taxi Fare Structure.
All of the responses to this consultation will be collated and included in a report to the Executive Committee on ____ 2022
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