The following are the current hackney carriage fares, approved by Wigan Council, with effect from 5th October 2018.
Current taxi fares - effective from 5th October 2018
| Tariff One. Hiring begun after 6am & before 11pm |
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| If the distance does not exceed 408 yards (approx. 373 metres) for the whole distance: |
£2.00p |
| For each subsequent 97 yards (approx. 88.7 metres) or uncompleted part thereof: |
£0.10p |
| Waiting Time: For each period of 29 seconds or uncompleted part thereof: |
£0.10p |
| Tariff Two. Hiring begun after 11pm & before 6am or begun on any Bank Holiday other than those in tariff three |
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| If the distance does not exceed 408 yards (approx. 373 metres) for the whole distance: |
£2.50p |
| For each subsequent 78 yards (approx. 71 metres) or uncompleted part thereof: |
£0.10p |
| Waiting Time: For each period of 23 seconds or uncompleted part thereof: |
£0.10p |
| Tariff Three. Hiring begun after 7pm on 24th December & before 6am on 27th December & hiring made after 7pm on 31st December & before 6am on 2nd January |
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| If the distance does not exceed 408 yards (approx. 373 metres) for the whole distance: |
£4.00p |
| For each subsequent 48.5 yards (approx. 44 metres) or uncompleted part thereof: |
£0.10p |
| Waiting Time: For each period of 14 seconds or uncompleted part thereof: |
£0.10p |
| Extra Charges |
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| (a) Where five or more persons hire a vehicle licensed to carry that number of passengers, there may be charged for each passenger over four, the sum of: |
£1.00p |
| (c) A charge of £30.00 may be made for the soiling of the vehicle by travel sickness brought on by alcohol or drugs or for the soiling of the vehicle by animals carried in it. |
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| No other charges may be made. |
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Complaints
Any complaints in relation to a hackney carriage vehicle or driver should be made together with the licence number of the vehicle and / or driver to the Licensing Section using the contact details.