Cumberland Council is consulting on proposed changes to Hackney Carriage (taxi) fares across the Cumberland area. The proposed fares set out the maximum rates that licensed Hackney Carriages can charge passengers.
- The proposed changes include updates to:
- Standard daytime fares
- Evening and overnight fares
- Bank Holiday, Christmas and New Year tariffs
- Waiting time charges
- Additional passenger and luggage charges
- Other supplementary charges
- The council is keen to hear the views of taxi drivers, operators, residents, businesses and anyone who may be affected by the proposed changes.
Councillor Bob Kelly, Cumberland Council's Executive Member for Regulatory Services, said: "Taxis play an important role in helping people travel across Cumberland, whether that's getting to work, accessing essential services or enjoying a night out safely. It is important that Hackney Carriage fares remain fair and balanced, taking into account the costs faced by drivers while ensuring services remain affordable for passengers.
"We want to hear from everyone who may be affected by these proposed changes, including drivers, operators, residents and local businesses. I would encourage anyone with an interest in taxi services to review the proposals and share their views as part of this consultation."
There are two ways to respond to this consultation. You can submit your views online using the consultation form below, or you can make a written representation to the Licensing Team Manager by 16:00hrs on 23 October 2026 at Cumberland Council, Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG, or by email to [email protected].
Any objections to the proposed Table of Fares must be made in writing.
You can submit your comments using the online consultation form below. Alternatively, you may submit a written representation to the Licensing Team Manager using the postal or email details provided above. Comments made through social media or other channels will not be treated as formal consultation responses.
A copy of this Notice can be inspected at the Council’s offices at the above address between 9 am and 5pm, Monday – Thursday and 9am to 4pm Friday.
If no objections to the Table of Fares are received, or if those objections are withdrawn, the Table of Fares shall come into operation (on the 30 November 2026) or on the date when the last objection is withdrawn, whichever is later. Any objections that are not withdrawn will be considered by the Council and the Table of Fares (modified or not) will come into operation no later than the 30 November 2026.