Ashton on Ribble Taxi Prices

 How much does a taxi cost in Ashton on Ribble in Preston?




There are 2 types of taxis operating in Ashton on Ribble,  Hackney Carriage and Private Hire.

Both are regulated by Preston City Council,  


Hackney Carriage taxis can be hailed on the street, and at Preston Taxi Ranks 

Private Hire taxis have to be booked in advance, either by phone or by using an app.



Preston City Council regulates the fare prices of hackney carriage taxis in Ashton on Ribble 

Tariff 1 - for hiring commenced between 7am and 10pm  Monday - Saturday:

  • First 559 yards - £2.20
  • Each succeeding 160 yards - £0.20
  • After 3 miles for each succeeding 138 yards - £0.20

Tariff 2 - for hiring commenced between 10pm and 7am Monday - Saturday, all day Sunday, statutory public and bank holidays (excluding Christmas and New Year period):

  • For the first 559 yards - £2.80
  • Each succeeding 138 yards - £0.20

Tariff 3 - for hiring commenced between 6pm on Christmas Eve and 7am on 27 December and between 6pm on New Year's Eve and  7am on 2 January:

  • For the first 559 yards - £4.40
  • Each succeeding 180 yards - £0.40

Please note: the waiting time on each tariff for each period of one minute (or part) is £0.30.

Additional charges

  • For each article of luggage conveyed outside the passenger compartment of the carriage - £0.20
  • For each person in excess of one for each whole journey - £0.20

Soiling charge

To cover cleaning and loss of income, where the interior of the vehicle is soiled (at the drivers discretion), not exceeding £40.

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

Cost of Private Hire taxis in Ashton on Ribble

Taxi prices for private hire are set by the cab company, and they differ from cab company to cab company.

Most private hire companies in Ashton on Ribble and Preston, use dispatch systems to calculate the price of a journey.

So when you call they enter the location and destination and the type of vehicle required and then give you a price.

NOTE: It is important to confirm the price before embarking on the journey.

For  example, if you ring all preston taxis who provide Ashton on Ribble Taxis, they will give you a quote for your journey.   





Location: Preston, UK

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