Merthyr Tydfil · Taxi
Merthyr Tydfil taxi fares
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Source: Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council — Cabinet taxi fare increase · Checked: 2026-08-24 · Licensed hackney carriages in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (includes Merthyr Tydfil). Not private hire.
Calculated from the published bands (flag £3.80 / first 1 mile, then 20p / 1/10 mile). 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 | Standard daytime rate | £3.80 / first 1 mile | 20p / 1/10 mile | 20p / 60s |
| Tariff 2 (Night) | After 11:30 pm | £4.80 / first 1 mile | 20p / 1/10 mile | 20p / 60s |
What to know
If you hail a black cab in Merthyr Tydfil in the daytime on a weekday, the meter should not exceed this table. Journeys that start and end in Merthyr Tydfil 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.
Recommended
24/7 Merthyr private hire with published council fare guide and airport quotes.
Long-running Merthyr 24/7 taxi and minibus service for local and airport trips.
Also in Merthyr Tydfil
Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
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 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's licensing team.