PROPOSED INCREASE IN HACKNEY CARRIAGE TARIFFS
The Council of the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness under the powers vested in them by Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 propose to increase in the Hackney Carriage Tariffs.
The proposed fares are as follows:-
Normal Fare (7am until midnight)
If the distance does not exceed 805 metres (5/10 mile) for the whole distance £2.80
If the distance exceeds 805 metres (5/10 mile) for each subsequent 161 metres (1/10 of a mile) or uncompleted part £0.20
Waiting time - for each 30 seconds £0.10
For hirings begun between midnight and 7.00 a.m.
If the distance does not exceed 805 metres (5/10 mile) for the whole distance £4.20
If the distance exceeds 805 metres (5/10 mile) for each subsequent 161 metres (1/10 of a mile) or uncompleted part £0.30
Waiting time - for each 30 seconds £0.20
For hirings on all bank holidays. Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
If the distance does not exceed 805 metres (5/10 mile) for the whole distance £5.60
If the distance exceeds 805 metres (5/10 mile) for each subsequent 161 metres (1/10 of a mile) or uncompleted part £0.40
Waiting time - for each 30 seconds £0.40
Soiling charge - £10 outside/maximum £100 inside
Payment of estimate may be required as deposit at start of journey
Extra charge of £0.40 per person over four people between 7.00a.m. and midnight
Extra charge of £0.60 per person over four people between midnight and 7.00a.m.
The operative date of the proposed fares to be 1 st February 2022. Objections to the above proposed table of fares must be made in writing or email to:-
Head of Public Protection, Public Protection, Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2LD email:

To be received no later than 7th January 2022.