Tariff consultation begins into Moray taxi fares

Moray Council has opened a public consultation on proposed increases to the maximum fares charged by taxis operating across the local authority area, as part of its statutory fare review process.

Under the proposals, the maximum starting fare for the first mile would rise from £3.96 to £4.00. Charges for each additional tenth of a mile would also increase from 33 pence to 35 pence.

As the licensing authority for taxi operators in Moray, the council is legally required to review taxi fare levels every 18 months. The review applies only to the maximum fares operators are permitted to charge, meaning individual firms and drivers can continue to set lower prices if they choose.

The consultation period will remain open until Friday 24 July 2026. Feedback from residents, passengers and taxi operators will be reviewed by the council’s Licensing Committee before any final decision is taken on the revised tariff structure.

Moray Council launches statutory review proposing small rise in maximum taxi tariffs across the region

The proposed increases come as taxi operators across Scotland continue to face higher operating costs linked to fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance and compliance requirements. Local authorities periodically review fare caps to balance industry sustainability with affordability for passengers.

Any approved changes would apply to licensed taxis operating within the Moray Council area and form part of the council’s regulated taxi licensing framework.

The consultation is available here.

Councillor Tracy Colyer, Chair of Moray Council's Licensing Committee, said: “With rising fuel costs, we understand that it’s a difficult time for both taxi operators and consumers. This means it’s increasingly important to have fare structure in place that reflects current conditions, while remaining fair and reasonable.”