Licensed Taxi and Private Hire Car Fare Structure
Notice is hereby given that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reviewing the maximum fares and charges for taxis and private hire cars (where fitted with a meter) within its area as detailed below and proposes that the fare structure stays at the same rates below with effect from 31 July 2025, if no representations are received.
Any person may lodge representations in writing with respect to the proposal no later than 15 June 2025. Representations must be sent to the Licensing Office, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW.
Maximum fares by distance and time
Tariff 1
| Distance | Rate |
|---|---|
| For the first 1320 yards (3/4 mile) or part thereof | £4.00 |
| For each additional 440 yards (1/4 mile) | £0.60 |
| For each minute of waiting time or part thereof | £0.45 |
Tariff 2
| Surcharge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Surcharge on all rates if hire is between 9pm and 7am from Monday to Thursday | 25% |
| Surcharge on all rates if hire is between 9pm on Friday and 7am on Monday | 25% |
| Surcharge on all rates on public holidays determined by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | 25% |
Tariff 3
| Surcharge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Surcharge on all rates on hiring on 25/26 December and 1/2 January | 50% |
Extras
- £50 Cleaning charge (in the event of a passenger fouling the taxi/private hire car)
- When carrying 5 or more passengers the normal start off rate will be Tariff 2.
- When carrying 5 or more passengers between midnight and 7am Monday to Thursday, between midnight on Friday and 7am on Monday and public holidays including 25 and 26 December and 1 and 2 January, Tariff 3 will apply.
A supplementary booking charge of up to £6.50 may be applied 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.