
Denbighshire County Council’s licensing committee has agreed to freeze taxi fares for 2027, maintaining rates that currently rank the highest in Wales.
Lead licensing officer Nicky Jones told councillors on Tuesday, 15 September, that Denbighshire’s hackney carriage rates sit above second-placed Swansea and beat averages across England, while other North Wales councils charge “a lot less than ours”.
Current fares took effect in October 2025, lifting standard Tariff 1 from £2.50 to £3.00 per mile and higher-demand Tariff 3 from £3.75 to £4.50 per mile.
A trade consultation drew 12 replies: seven backed keeping current rates, one favoured inflation-linked rises, and four proposed alternatives - including yearly inflation-plus increases, the Guildford Fare Model, shorter meter drop-off intervals, or a booking fee.
Officers noted limited demand for change given the response rate.
Cllr Merfyn Parry backed the freeze, noting that “the October 2025 increase was quite substantial.” While Ms Jones reiterated that Denbighshire is Wales’ dearest area, Cllr Ellie Chard defended the position: “We have got the best taxis around, haven’t we? I do know we have got better controls of our cars and the age, etc., so I just thought I’d mention that because I know it is the dearest, but then again, we are getting good cabs to be used.”
Proposed by Cllr Andrea Tomlin and seconded by Cllr Merfyn Parry, the committee approved retaining current rates.
A fresh review will take place during 2027 ahead of setting 2028 charges.

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