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Argyll and Bute licensed taxi fares rise by 5% from today
Taxi operators in Argyll and Bute can charge higher maximum fares from Thursday 22 October, following a council review that raised most tariff elements by about 5%.
For daytime journeys between 7am and 10pm, the maximum initial charge for the first 860 yards has risen from £3.80 to £3.99. Each additional 176 yards, or part thereof, now costs up to 26p, up from 25p.
The overnight tariff, from 10pm to 7am, has increased from £4.55 to £4.78 for the initial charge, with each additional 150 yards rising from 25p to 26p. The festive tariff’s initial charge is now £5.58, up from £5.31, with 26p charged for each subsequent 120 yards.
Waiting charges have risen from 45p to 47p per minute, calculated by the second, while the telephone booking supplement has increased from 40p to 42p. The soiling charge remains capped at £100.
For larger vehicles carrying five or more passengers travelling together at their own request, the overnight tariff may apply when the daytime rate would normally be used. The festive tariff may apply in place of the overnight rate. Where the festive tariff already applies, the large-vehicle supplement has risen from £1.30 to £1.37.
The changes replace the tariff introduced on 22 April 2025. Councillors supported a proposed 5% increase in June, and the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee approved the revised fares on 19 August.
One representation was received during consultation. The council published a statutory notice on 17 September confirming the 22 October start date.
The revised figures are maximum permitted charges; operators are not required to charge the full amounts. The tariff also permits passengers and operators to agree a price in advance for journeys ending outside Argyll and Bute, and passengers remain liable for return ferry costs where applicable.
