The fares below are the maximum that can be charged within the borough of Wirral. They apply up to 4 miles past the district boundary.
The fare payable is the fare shown on the taximeter. This applies unless you agree a separate fare in advance. This would be for a journey of more than 4 miles past the district boundary.
These fares are effective from October 2022. A copy of this tarif must be displayed clearly inside all hackney carriage vehicles.
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Tariff 1
Day rate from 6am to 9:59pm
| Distance | Charge |
|---|---|
| First 300 yards (0.17 miles) | £3.60 |
| Each subsequent 207 yards (0.12 miles) | 20p |
Tariff 2
Night rate from 10pm to 5:59am
Public and Bank Holidays from 6am to 9:59pm
| Distance | Charge |
|---|---|
| First 1392 yards (0.79 miles) | £5.00 |
| Each subsequent 172 yards (0.1 mile) | 20p |
Tariff 3
Public and Bank Holidays from 10pm to 5:59am
| Distance | Charge |
|---|---|
| First 1,160 yards (0.66 miles) | £5.00 |
| Each subsequent 120 yards (0.07 miles) | 20p |
Tariff 4
Christmas rate from 24 December 6:00pm to 27 December 5:59am
New Year rate from 31 December 6:00pm to 2 January 5:59am
| Distance | Charge |
|---|---|
| First 880 yards (0.5 miles) | £5.00 |
| Each subsequent 120 yards (0.07 miles) | 20p |
Extra charges
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Waiting time for each minute or part of a minute | 30p |
| Each animal (other than an assistance dogs) | £1.00 |
| Each passenger in excess of two per journey (excluding children under 5 years of age | 10p |
| Carriage of bulky items | £5.00 |
| Fouling charge | £35 |
Tolls are charged for a return journey. For example, the Mersey tunnel to and from Liverpool.