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Scales of Maximum Fares and Charges in respect of all Taxi Services in the Mainland Area of Orkney and Linked South Isles 2026/27
Description
| Description | Tariff 1 | Tariff 2 | Tariff 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First mile. | £6.50. | £7.50. | £8.50. |
| For each mile thereafter. | £2.50. | £3.00. | £3.50. |
| Extras – all tariffs. | £3.00. | ||
| Waiting time – all tariffs. | £50.00 per hour. |
Additional
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Car fouling – all tariffs. | £150.00. |
| Touring rate – all tariffs – vehicles licensed to carry up to 4 passengers. | £60.00 per hour. |
| Touring rate – all tariffs – vehicles licensed to carry more than 4 passengers (maximum of 8 passengers). | £90.00 per hour. |
| Vehicles carrying more than 4 passengers (maximum of 8 passengers). | All tariffs multiplied by 1.5. |
Tariff Information
| Tariff | Information |
|---|---|
| Tariff 1. | normal operating times – 07:00 to 20:59 daily except as otherwise stated herein. |
| Tariff 2. | 21:00 to 06:59 daily. 21:00 Saturday until 06:59 Monday. 07:00 to 20:59 County Show Day. |
| Tariff 3. | County Show Day 21:00 to 06:59 the next day. Christmas holiday 19:00 on 24 December to 06:59 on 27 December. New Year holiday 19:00 on 31 December to 06:59 on 3 January. |
Extras
(a) carriage of animals (excluding assistance dogs).
(b) journeys to and from Airport.
(c) journeys through areas restricted to 20 mph not related to schools and school hours.
A limit of £3.00 for extras will apply.
In addition, provision has been made for a supplementary booking charge of up to a maximum of £30.00 to compensate for the cost of the outward journey for hires which commence 3 miles or more away from the taxi or taxi base (whichever is the nearer) and the customer wishes to travel further away. This charge may only be demanded if the customer is informed of the amount of the charge at the time of booking.
When a taxi (or a private hire car fitted with a taxi meter) is called but not used, a charge shall be allowed as if it had been occupied from the time it left the stance or garage.
Car Fouling
Maximum of £150.00 payable by an offending passenger, where a vehicle requires to be removed from service for cleaning in order for it to be restored to a usable state and condition.
Touring Rate
Vehicles licensed to carry up to 4 passengers – minimum charge of £60.00.
Vehicles licensed to carry more than 4 passengers (maximum of 8 passengers) – minimum charge of £90.00.
Agreed: 5 March 2026.
Effective From: 1 May 2026.
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