Taxi fares 2026/27

Open for comments from Monday 2 March to Sunday 15 March 2026.

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 advises for Hackney Carriages we “may fix the rates or fares within the district as well for time as distance, and all other charges in connection with the hire of a vehicle by means of a table.”

Fares comprise charges for:

• distance travelled (three tariffs, depending on time of day and day of the week)
• waiting time

Extra charges, which include:

• journeys with five or more passengers
• bicycles not able to put in the luggage compartment
• a potential fuel surcharge
• a vehicle unfit to continue working charge

Fare proposals

We propose to make the new table of Hackney Carriage fares applicable to the hire of Hackney Carriages within the city of Cambridge with effect from 1 April 2026.

There is a proposed fare increase of 3%, on the base fare, across main tariffs. In addition to amendments to distance of subsequent travel and waiting time.

The increase is based on the Consumer Price Index rate in January 2026 (announced on 18 February 2026), and then rounded to a practical figure.

In accordance with the statutory procedure set out in Section 6 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, we are required to undertake public consultation prior to making any amendment to the Hackney Carriage Table of Fares.

Have your say

Any objections should be made using our survey.

Select the 'Take the survey' button on this page to leave your feedback.

We recommend completing the survey online where possible. However, anyone who would prefer to complete a hard copy of the survey can download this version here:

• Hard copy: Taxi fares 2026/27

If you are completing a hard copy survey, please return it to our Customer Service Centre in person or via post at the following address:

Communications and Engagement Team, Customer Service Centre, Mandela House, 4 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1BY

The survey closes on Sunday 15 March 2026. Any responses received after this date will not be considered.

If you are in need of any further assistance, please email us at communications@cambridge.gov.uk.

Next steps

We will collate the responses received and consider any objections and modify the proposed table of fares, if applicable.