Local work in and around the Quays , Salford and Manchester will be charged at the normal clock or metered fare rate if you want to know what this is there is a copy of the official fare rate laid down by Salford City Council at the bottom of the page. It can be a little confusing as it is measured in yards and metres so in laymans terms the fares equate to :
CITY OF SALFORD
TABLE OF HACKNEY CARRIAGE FARES
OPERATIVE FROM 6th DECEMBER 2004
TARIFF ONE – FOR HIRINGS BETWEEN 5AM AND 11PM:
If the distance does not exceed 480 yds (439mtrs) for the whole distance..............1.90 GBP
If the distance exceeds 480 yds (439 mtrs) for the first 480 yds................................1.90 GBP
For each subsequent 288 yds (263 mtrs) or part thereof...........................................0.20 GBP
TARIFF TWO – FOR HIRINGS BETWEEN 11PM AND 5 AM:
If the distance does not exceed 400 yds (366 mtrs) for the whole distance.............2.30 GBP
If the distance exceeds 400 yds (366 mtrs) for the first 400 yds................................2.30 GBP
For each subsequent 240 yds (219 mtrs) or part thereof...........................................0.20 GBP
BANK HOLIDAYS AND GOOD FRIDAY:
Tariff Two applies 24 hours
CHRISTMAS:
For each hiring commencing 7 pm 24th December to 5 am 27th December.....Tariff 2 + 50%
NEW YEAR
For each hiring commencing 7 pm 31st December to 5 am 2nd January..........Tariff 2 + 50%
WAITING TIME:
For each period of 1½ minutes or part thereof......................................................20p ON TARIFF 1
30p ON TARIFF 2
EXTRAS:
1)For each passenger in excess of one (two children under 10 yrs to be counted as one passenger for fare purposes only...........................................................................10p
2) SOILING CHARGE: A charge of 20 GBPwill be made for soiling the vehicle
The above fares and charges apply in the City of Salford and all destinations within four miles of the city boundary, whichare within the Greater Manchester County.
The fare for a hiring ending outside the Greater Manchester County or more than 4 miles from the nearest point of the Salford City Boundary shall be an amount agreed with the driver before the commencement of the journey. If no such amount is agreed, the is the amount indicated on the meter at the conclusion of the journey.
COMPLAINTS: IN THE CASE OF COMPLAINT, PLEASE WRITE OR CONTACT SENIOR LICENSING OFFICER, LICENSING SECTION, CIVIC CENTRE, CHORLEY ROAD, SWINTON, M27 5DA
TELEPHONE NO; 0161 793 3114/3115
