Notice is hereby given that West Dunbartonshire Council are carrying out a review of the fares for the hire of taxis within the Clydebank Zone of the Local Authority area.
Proposed changes to the current level of fares and charges applicable to the Clydebank Taxi Licensing Zone are being considered as follows:-
Change the period of time when Tariff 3 is applicable from:-
Noon on 24 December to Midnight on 26 December and Noon on 31 December to
Midnight on 2 January to:-
6.00 a.m. on 24 December until 6.00 a.m. on 27 December and 6.00 a.m. on 31 December until 6.00 a.m. on 3 January;
During the period when Tariff 3 is applicable, change the period of time when a 50p extra charge will be applied from 9.00p.m until 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. until 6.00 a.m.
Increase the amount where extra charges will apply for a taxi called by telephone or via App and not cancelled before arrival from £3.30 to £5.00;
A fare chart for the Clydebank Zone is proposed as follows:-
| Tariff | For a distance not exceeding | Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Tariff One 6.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday |
5/11ths of a mile For each additional 1/21st of a mile |
£4.30 £0.10 |
|
Tariff Two 8.00pm to 6.00am daily
|
5/11ths of a mile For each additional 1/24th of a mile |
£4.80 £0.10 |
|
Tariff Three 6.00 a.m. on 24th December to 6.00 a.m. on 27th December and 6.00 a.m. on 31st December to 6.00 a.m. on 3rd January Between 8.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. a 50p extra charge applies |
5/11ths of a mile For each additional 1/30th of a mile |
£6.00 £0.10 |
|
Tariff Four 7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday (Only applicable when five or more passengers are being carried) |
1/2 of a mile For each additional 1/28th of a mile |
£5.00 £0.10 |
Any hire terminating outwith the Clydebank zone of the West Dunbartonshire area will be at a rate to be agreed at the time of hire.
The driver is, in addition to the above, entitled to charge for waiting whether in one stoppage
or in several stoppages as follows:
For each period of FIFTEEN SECONDS or part thereof……….....£0.10
A charge of £5.00 shall be payable for a taxi called by telephone or via App and not cancelled before arrival.
An additional charge of 10p shall be payable for each passenger beyond two.
Taxi drivers may add on any charge incurred at any Airport or car park when either dropping off or picking up passengers. Drivers must make passengers aware in advance that an extra charge may be added to the fare.
A maximum fee of £100.00 is chargeable for any soiling which necessitates a taxi being removed from service for cleaning. Soiling in this context includes any soiling by means of food, drink, vomit, urine or excrement.
It is proposed that the fare chart will apply from 21 August 2025. Any person wishing to make representations with respect to the Authority's proposals should lodge same in writing by emailing licensing@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or in writing to the undernoted by 11 July 2025.
Alan Douglas
Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration
Council Offices
Church Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QL
11 June 2025
