New taxi fare increases arrive in Aberdeenshire with higher starting prices, waiting charges and booking fees across the region

New taxi fare increases arrive in Aberdeenshire with higher starting prices, waiting charges and booking fees across the region

Aberdeenshire’s revised taxi tariff takes effect today, 1 November, raising maximum fares by approximately 5% following a council review. The standard starting fare increases from £3.15 to £3.31 for the first 880 yards or part thereof. The late-night starting charge rises from £4.50 to £4.73, while the festive starting fare increases from £4.85 to £5.09. Distance charges also rise. Each additional eleventh of a mile costs 24p under the standard …