No change to Moray taxi fares despite steep inflation and rising operation costs
- Perry Richardson
- May 2
- 1 min read
Moray Council has decided not to raise the region’s maximum taxi fares, despite ongoing inflation and increasing operating costs faced by drivers.
The decision follows a statutory review, which is required every 18 months under current licensing rules. As it stands, taxi operators in Moray can charge a maximum of £3.96 for the first mile and 33p for every additional tenth of a mile. These rates remain unchanged following the latest review.
Taxi operators are not required to charge the maximum and can offer lower fares if they choose.
Before reaching its decision, the council carried out informal discussions with local operators, followed by a formal public consultation lasting a month. Seven responses were submitted. Of those, five supported keeping the current fare structure, while two called for an increase.
The council’s decision means fares will remain frozen for the time being, with the next review expected in 18 months.
Councillor Paul McBain, Chair of the Licensing Committee, said: “After carefully considering the feedback received, the committee agreed that keeping fares at their current level was the right decision at this time.
“We understand the financial pressures faced by both taxi operators and passengers, and it is important to ensure a fare structure is in place that recognises both running costs and passenger budgets.”
