WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL PROPOSES SHAKE UP TO CITY TAXI FARES

Worcester City Council has announced plans to overhaul the pricing structure for the city’s hackney carriages, introducing a new set of tariffs for passengers.

The proposed changes impact journeys across the board, with different rates set for daytime travel, late-night trips, and travel on weekends or public holidays.

The local authority is currently seeking public feedback on the plans before deciding whether to press ahead with the new fee system.

Under the proposals, the standard rate for daytime travel, defined as Monday to Saturday between 7am and midnight, would see passengers paying £5.60 for the first mile, with each subsequent mile charged at £2.

For those travelling during busier or less conventional hours - including nights, Sundays, and Bank Holidays—the cost will rise to £7.10 for the opening mile and £2.80 for every mile thereafter.

Additional passengers are also set to impact the final bill, with a surcharge of 50p per person applying whenever there are more than three passengers in a vehicle.

Beyond standard travel costs, the council is also introducing a significant penalty for passengers who soil a vehicle, with a £75 fee to be charged for cleaning caused by passenger mess.

For full details, see Public Notice near WR1: https://shorturl.at/ynXrY

The proposed adjustments are part of a formal consultation process that began on August 5.

City officials have confirmed that anyone wishing to challenge the new fare structure must submit their objections in writing to the Licensing and Support Services Manager no later than August 19.

Should the proposals face no opposition, the new tariffs are scheduled to come into force on August 20.

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