Tariff 1
08:00–17:59
- Flag
- £4.00 / first 1 mile
- Then
- 10p / 0.05 mi
- Waiting
- 25p / 60s
Llanharan · Taxi
Source: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council — Hackney carriage taxi · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Licensed hackney carriages in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (includes Llanharan). Not private hire.
Calculated from the published bands (flag £4.00 / first 1 mile, then 10p / 0.05 mi). Traffic and waiting add more. This is a guide, not a quote.
Distances shown in miles for reading. Councils publish yards or mile fractions on the meter — see the source link above for the original table.
08:00–17:59
Night rate
| Tariff | When | Flag | Then | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariff 1 | 08:00–17:59 | £4.00 / first 1 mile | 10p / 0.05 mi | 25p / 60s |
| Tariff 2 (Night) | Night rate | £4.50 / first 1 mile | 10p / 0.04 mi | 25p / 60s |
| Soiling the vehicle | £55 |
## Getting around by taxi
Llanharan is a village on the M4/A473 corridor equidistant between Cardiff (~13 miles, £20–£30) and Bridgend (~7 miles, £12–£18). Local RCT taxis and Pontyclun-based firms serve the village. The Llanharan railway station on the Vale of Glamorgan / Cardiff to Bridgend line provides hourly trains to Cardiff Central. RCT council tariff applies. The M4 makes intercity taxi runs to Cardiff Airport (15 miles, ~£22–£30) practical.
| 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.
This page republishes the licensing council’s hackney maximum. It is not a private-hire quote.
No shortlist yet — the facts above still stand.
Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
How far is Llanharan from Cardiff Airport?
About 15 miles via the M4 and A48; a taxi typically costs £22–£30. The nearest rail connection to the airport is Cardiff Central (13 miles from Llanharan by taxi or train).
What if the meter is higher than this table?
It should not be, for a licensed hackney hired from a rank or hail that uses this council's tariff. Note the plate number, time and route, and contact the licensing council. Pre-booked private hire is different: the fare is what you agreed when you booked, not this table.
How much is a taxi in Llanharan?
The published figure is the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council hackney maximum, not a minicab quote. Tariff 1 starts at £4.00 on the meter. Private hire (pre-booked) uses the price you agree when you book. Night, Sunday and public-holiday periods are higher — they are on this table.
Does this tariff apply to minicabs, Uber or private hire?
No. This table is the maximum metered hackney fare. Private hire and app-booked cars are licensed, but you agree the fare (or a clear estimate) before travel. In Llanharan, airport and long jobs are usually private hire.
Does the driver have to use the meter?
In a licensed hackney hired from a rank or hail, the meter should follow this table. Pre-booked private hire is not this table. If the meter is above the published maximum, contact Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council licensing with the plate number and time.
What about night, Sunday or Christmas extras?
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council publishes extra tariff periods (evening, weekend, public holiday). They are separate columns on this page — not a surprise booking fee unless the council table says so. Ask which tariff is running before you sit down.
What if my journey ends outside Llanharan?
Out-of-area work may be refused or quoted as private hire. Agree that before you travel. The street table on this page is the licensed hackney maximum for the council that covers Llanharan, not a nationwide taxi price.