Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
Fares apply to all hirings within Brighton & Hove City. Journeys ending outside the city area may not exceed the authorised metered maximum fare unless a prior contract is made with the driver at the time of hiring.
The fare you should pay along with the relevant tariff code will be shown automatically on the taximeter.
Only extra charges may be added to the meter by the driver.
There are 10 tariffs. Tariffs 1 to 5 apply to journeys with 1 to 4 passengers. Tariffs 6 to 10 apply to journeys with 5 to 8 passengers.
For journeys with 1 to 4 passengers, the following tariffs may apply.
This fare applies to all hirings except those mentioned in tariffs 2 to 10.
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £3.
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: 30 pence.
This fare applies:
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £4.
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 secondss or a combination of distance and time: 30 pence.
This fare applies each day between midnight and 6am, excluding the times covered by tariffs 4 and 5.
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £5.
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: 30 pence.
This fare applies:
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £4.50.
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: 45 pence.
This fare applies between 9pm on 31 December and 6am on 1 January.
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £6.
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: 60 pence.
For journeys with 5 to 8 passengers, the following tariffs may apply.
This fare applies to all hirings except those mentioned in tariffs 2 to 10.
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £4.50
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: 45 pence.
This fare applies:
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £6.
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: 45 pence.
This fare applies each day between midnight and 6am, excluding the times covered by tariffs 4 and 5.
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £7.50.
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: 45 pence.
This fare applies:
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £6.75.
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: 70 pence.
This fare applies between 9pm on 31 December and 6am on 1 January.
Fare for an initial distance not exceeding 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: £9.
Additional fare for all or part of each subsequent 176 yards or 54 seconds or a combination of distance and time: 90 pence.
A fouling charge can be added of up to £100.
A booking fee of 20 pence can be added for telephone and pre-booked hirings.
The driver may charge any road charges or road tolls where applicable. This must be agreed with the customer before the hire commences.
An operator’s account administration charge, including VAT at the current rate, agreed by the prior contract, may be charged separately. If charged it will form part of the fare for the purpose of any legislation.
The driver cannot add these charges to the fare shown on the taximeter.
The maximum number of people a vehicle is licensed to carry includes children of any age.
Payment for out-of-city journeys may be requested by the driver in advance of the journey.
A person who hires a vehicle but does not pay the fare in full commits an offence.
To make a complaint:
If you think you may be carrying someone who's vulnerable or the victim of exploitation:
To report a crime or concern anonymously to Crimestoppers:
Contact safeguarding services if a child or vulnerable adult is involved:
Safe Space is open on Friday and Saturday nights to support anyone who has become intoxicated, distressed, or injured during their night out.
Safe Space is available for all ages. It's located at St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton.
Safe Space is open: