Taxi ranks and tariffs

Increase in hackney carriage fares

The Authority has approved an increase in hackney carriage fares which take effect from Monday 28th March 2022.  The new tariffs are shown below.  

Taxi ranks

Fees and charges
Location Times No of vehicles

North Shields: Metro Station, Nile Street

24 hour

4

North Shields: Bedford Street

24 hour

2

North Shields: Royal Quays Shopping Outlet

24 hour

4

North Shields: New Quay Ferry Landing

24 hour

2

North Shields: Church Way

7pm to 3am

6

North Shields: Camden Street (Outside Magnesia Bank)

7pm to 2am

2

North Shields: Percy Main Metro Station

24 hour

2

North Shields: Coble Dene

24 hour

4

North Shields: Union Road

24 hour

4

Tynemouth: Metro Station

24 hour

2

Tynemouth: Front Street

8pm to 8am

8

Whitley Bay: Promenade (Opposite Royal Hotel)

6pm to 3am

4

Whitley Bay: Oxford Street

24 hour

4

Whitley Bay: Bottom South Parade

24 hour

10

Whitley Bay: Metro Station, Station Road

24 hour

4

Whitley Bay: Park View Shopping Centre

24 hour

2

Whitley Bay: Park Terrace

8pm to 8am

3

Whitley Bay: Hillheads Road (Outside Ice Rink)

8pm to 8am

4

Wallsend: High Street West at KFC

24 hour 2

Wallsend: Atkinson Terrace, Wallsend Metro Station

24 hour

3

Wallsend: Station Road at Forum

24 hour

2

Longbenton: Four Lane Ends Metro Station

24 hour

2

Northumberland Park Metro Station

24 hour

2

Current Tariff one (from Wednesday 1 March 2023)

Fees and charges
Distance Fee

For the first 174 yards or 46.8 seconds (or part thereof)

£2.40

For each subsequent 174 yards or 46.8 seconds (or part

thereof)

£0.25

Current Tariff two (from Wednesday 1 March 2023)

For hirings between 10pm and 7am, and all day on Sundays, Bank Holidays, December 27, 28, 29, 30 31 in each year:
 

Fees and charges
Distance Fee

For the first 150.10 yards or 45 seconds (or part thereof )

£3.15

For each subsequent 150.10 yards or 45 seconds (or part

thereof)

£0.25

Current Extra Charges (from Wednesday 1 March 2023)

Fees and charges
Distance Fee

Charge for soiling the carriage

£125.00
For each person in excess of two £0.50
For each item of hand luggage carried outside the carriage £0.40
For each dog or animal (guide and/or hearing dogs exempt) £3.00
For each bicycle £3.00
For each perambulator £0.50
Tunnels, bridges or road tolls to and from the destination  

The meter in the taxi must be sealed and must be used during each hiring. It is a criminal offence if the fare for the journey is not paid in full.

To make a complaint regarding the condition of the vehicle or conduct of the driver please complete this form.