Description

Notice is hereby given that Bolton Council has resolved that the following fares for Hackney Carriages shall apply throughout Bolton in accordance with section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.

This is at the request of the hackney carriage trade.

Tarrif one - distance charge

For hiring’s after 6am and before 10pm Monday to Friday

If the distance does not exceed 348 yards (319 metres) £2.00
If the distance exceeds 348 yards (319 metres) £2.20
For each additional 170 yards (156 metres) or uncompleted part thereof £0.20

Tarrif two - distance charge

For hiring’s begun after 10pm and before 6am Monday to Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday and all day on a public holiday (except Christmas and New Year).

If the distance does not exceed 732 yards (670 metres) £2.60
If the distance exceeds 732 yards (670 metres) £2.80
For each additional 134 yards (123 metres) or uncompleted part thereof £0.20

Waiting time - both tarrifs

For each period of 44 seconds or uncompleted part thereof £0.20

Tarrif three

For hiring’s commenced after 7pm on 24 December and before 6am 27 December. Also for hiring’s commenced after 8pm on 31 December and before 6am on 2 January.

If the distance does not exceed 732 yards £3.90
If the distance exceeds 732 yards £4.10
For each additional 134 yards or 44 seconds £0.30
Soilage charge: A charge of £40 may be made for soiling of a vehicle

If any person wishes to object to these fares, the objection should be made no later than 14 days from the date of this publication. The objection should be made in writing to the Licensing Unit, Ground Floor, Bolton Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU or by email to licensing.unit@bolton.gov.uk. If no objections are received, the table of fares will come into force at the earliest opportunity.

Closing Date
2 November 2020