Have your say in Ceredigion’s taxi fare consultation
A public consultation has opened to gather views on a proposed taxi fare increase in Ceredigion.
A local taxi company has asked Ceredigion County Council to increase taxi fares, citing increased operating costs – fuel, maintenance, wages and vehicle costs.
The Council has a legal duty to look at requests like this, and taxi fares have not changed since 2022.
The taxi company has asked for an extra £1 added to the first half-mile, and an extra 2p per 1/10th of a mile after that. Overall, this would mean a 23.7% average increase across all fares.
These increases reflect rising costs and would make Ceredigion’s fares more similar to nearby councils like Carmarthenshire and Gwynedd.
However, Ceredigion County Council’s Licencing Committee suggested a 7% increase instead of the higher rises requested and that a public consultation is held to gather wider views.
Example of the 7% increase (simplified)
|
Tariff |
First ½ Mile Current |
First ½ Mile 7% Increase |
Per 1/10 Mile Current |
Per 1/10 Mile 7% Increase |
|
1 |
£3.50 |
£3.70 |
£0.22 |
£0.25 |
|
2 |
£4.00 |
£4.20 |
£0.25 |
£0.25 |
|
3 |
£4.00 |
£4.20 |
£0.28 |
£0.30 |
|
4 |
£6.00 |
£6.40 |
£0.37 |
£0.40 |
|
5 |
£4.00 |
£4.20 |
£0.31 |
£0.35 |
|
6 |
£5.00 |
£5.30 |
£0.37 |
£0.40 |
|
7 |
£7.00 |
£7.40 |
£0.49 |
£0.50 |
|
Waiting |
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To have your say on taxi fares in Ceredigion, please complete the online form found on our website: Proposed Taxi Fare increase
The consultation will close on the 08 May 2026
You can also collect a paper copy from your local Library or Leisure Centre or by calling 01545 570881 or emailing us at clic@ceredigion.gov.uk.
If you wish to receive the information in a different format, please contact us on 01545 570881 or email clic@ceredigion.gov.uk.
Please return paper copies to your local library or to Licencing Team, Ceredigion County Council, Ceredigion County Hall Penmorfa, Aberaeron SA46 0PA.
13/04/2026