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Cwmbran taxi fares
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Source: Torfaen County Borough Council — Hackney Carriage Fares · Checked: 2026-08-19 · Licensed hackney carriages in Torfaen County Borough Council (includes Cwmbran). Not private hire.
Calculated from the published bands (flag £4.90 / first 1 mile, then 10p / 0.06 mi). Traffic and waiting add more. This is a guide, not a quote.
Official tariff
Distances shown in miles for reading. Councils publish yards or mile fractions on the meter — see the source link above for the original table.
| Tariff | When | Flag | Then | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariff 1 | 6 am – midnight (standard fare) | £4.90 / first 1 mile | 10p / 0.06 mi | 30p / 30s |
| Tariff 2 (Night / 5+ passengers) | Midnight – 6 am; groups of 5+ passengers in larger vehicles | £5.60 / first 1 mile | 15p / 0.07 mi | 30p / 30s |
Extras (from the same council page)
| Christmas / New Year / Bank Holidays | + £0 Double fare on Christmas Eve (6 pm–midnight), Christmas Day, Boxing Day, NYE (6 pm–midnight), New Year's Day. Bank holidays use Tariff 2. |
| Soiling the vehicle | £150 |
What to know
If you hail a black cab in Cwmbran in the daytime on a weekday, the meter should not exceed this table. Journeys that start and end in Cwmbran must go on the meter.
If you pre-book a minicab, you are using a private hire car. It is licensed. It generally does not use this tariff. Agree the price when you book.
Hackney vs private hire
| Type | Typical cost | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Metered hackney | This table | Rank or hail; tariff applies |
| Pre-booked private hire | Agreed when booking | Airport runs, accounts, apps — still licensed |
A guide to the official hackney-carriage maximum tariff, not a quote. Private hire vehicles are licensed, but they generally do not use this council tariff — agree the price when you book.
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Cwmbran private hire for town, hospital, and regional airport transfers.
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Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
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Common questions
Does this tariff apply to minicabs?
No. This is the maximum metered tariff for hackney carriages. Private hire vehicles are licensed, but you agree the price when you book.
What if the meter is higher than this table?
The table is a maximum. If you believe you were overcharged, contact Torfaen County Borough Council's licensing team.