For hiring between 6.00 am and 10.00 pm Monday to Saturday (excluding bank holidays)
- If the distance does not exceed 672 metres (735 yards) for the whole thereof: £2.50
- If the distance exceeds 672 metres (735 yards) for the first 672 metres: £2.50
- For each subsequent 68.5 metres (75 yards) or lesser portion thereof: 10p
For hiring between 10.00 pm and 6.00 am Monday to Saturday, all day Sundays, and bank holidays
- If the distance does not exceed 634 metres (693 yards) for the whole thereof: £2.50
- If the distance exceeds 634 metres (693 yards) for the first 634 metres: £2.50
- For each subsequent 68.5 metres (75 yards) or lesser portion thereof: 10p
Additional charges
- Waiting period for each period of 45 seconds or uncompleted part thereof: 10p
- Articles of luggage conveyed outside the passenger compartment of the Hackney Carriage: Free
- For the first person in excess of one conveyed: Free
- For each subsequent person conveyed: Free
- Wheelchairs for disabled persons: Free
- Assistance dogs: Free
- Pets, Dogs and Cats: £1
- Valet fee if vehicle fouled: £25
For hiring between 10.00 pm 24th December and 6.00 am 27th December and between 6.00 pm 31st December and 6.00 am 2nd January
- If the distance does not exceed 603 metres (660 yards) for the whole thereof: £3.75
- If the distance exceed 603 metres (660 yards) for the first 731 metres: £3.75
- For each subsequent 92 metres (101 yards) or lesser portion thereof: 15p
No other charges may be made
Distance
The above fares apply throughout the whole of the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Up-front payments
Drivers may ask you to pay an estimated fare/deposit up-front.
If you do not agree you may be refused travel
Complaints
In case of complaint, please contact the Public Protection Service, Licensing, Town Hall Blackburn, BB1 7DY (Telephone: 01254 267666) giving the number of the Hackney Carriage Licence and full details.