Cheltenham taxi fares to increase

If you are planning a night out in Cheltenham and wish to leave your car at home, you will need to add extra cost to your evening as Cheltenham taxi prices will increase from 1 July. Late-night rates will be charged from 8pm instead of 11pm, which means that passengers travelling in the evening will pay £4.50 per mile, up from £3.40.

From July 1 2008 the cost of travelling in a taxi in Cheltenham the distance of one mile will rise from £3.40 to £3.60, two miles will increase from £5 to £5.40, and three miles from £6.60 to £7.20. After 8pm, one mile will cost £4.50, two miles £6.75 and three miles £9. Waiting time charges will also increase by 10p.

This is the first price increase in Cheltenham taxi fares since 2006.