Fares for time and distance

Standard charges

Distance Fare
If the distance does not exceed 0.5 miles for the whole distance £4
If the distance exceeds 0.5 miles -
 - for the first 0.5 miles £4
 - for each subsequent 125 yards or incomplete part thereof 20p

Waiting time

  • for each period of 30 seconds or part thereof - 20p

Extra charges

Circumstance Extra charges
For hiring beginning between 11:30pm and 6am hours on any day 50 per cent of the above rate fare
At any time on a bank or public holiday except Christmas Day 50 per cent of the above rate fare 
Between 6pm and 12 midnight on Christmas Eve 50 per cent of the above rate fare
Between 6pm and 12 midnight on New Year’s Eve 50 per cent of the above rate fare
Any time on Easter Sunday 50 per cent of the above rate fare 
For hiring beginning at any time on Christmas Day 100 per cent of the above rate fare
For hiring’s on Saturdays and Sundays per fare beginning between 6am and 12 midnight 50p surcharge on each fare
For the carriage of more than four passengers up to the maximum capacity of the carriage 50 per cent of the above rate fare
Vehicle spoilage charge £100

Issued by The Licensing Department, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Email: licensing.services@tmbc.gov.uk

Credit cards

Customers should not be charged any more than the amount which is displayed on the meter or the agreed fare. The pre-agreed fare cannot include any additional charge for a debit or credit card payment.