Taxi rates Newcastle
Blueline taxis have compiled a table comparing the fares charged by local taxi companies in Newcastle. The following companies were sampled in August 2008:
- Direct cars taxis of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Landsdown taxis Newcastle upon Tyne
- Eastcoast taxis Whitley Bay
| Firm | Initial charge | First mile | Following miles | Waiting time per minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueline taxis | £1.00 | £2.40 | £1.40 | 20p |
| Eastcoast taxis | £1.20 | £2.40 | £1.30 | 20p |
| Direct cars taxis | £1.20 | £2.50 | £1.40 | 20p |
| LA taxis | £1.50 | £2.60 | £1.40 | 25p |
| North Tyneside Hackney Rate 1 day time rate 7am – 10pm |
£1.60 | £3.00 | £1.40 | 23p |
| North Tyneside Hackney Rate 2 night time 10pm – 7am Sundays and public holidays |
£2.40 | £4.00 | £1.70 | 23p |
| Newcastle Hackey Rate 1 daytime 7am – 11pm |
£2.20 | £4.00 | £1.70 | 23p |
| Newcastle Hackey Rate 2 nightime 11pm – 7am including Sundays |
£2.20 | £4.40 | £1.81 | 39p |
Tarrif charges correct August 2008. Prices shown may be subject to change without prior notice. Please note that 5 – 8 seater’s are charged at a higher rate please call us to find out more.
Specialist Vehicles are charged at the same rate as 5-8 seater vehicles.
Text back service is free to all UK mobiles.
We operate set-fares from Coastal and other selected North Tyneside areas, these are only available on request at the time of booking. Please ask our call centre staff for further information.
Please be aware that Blueline cannot guarantee ongoing journey connections.
So when booking a taxi which is taking you to another journey connection please ensure you leave enough time to catch say a Train, Plane or Bus, in addition consider things like time of day, traffic rush hours, prevailing weather conditions, etc.
If you are in any doubt then please ring our call centre on 0191 262 6666 for assistance.
Please be aware that you may incur additional charges if the taxi has to travel through the Tyne Tunnel to pick you up or take you to your destination.
◦We operate a Free Text back service to let you know your car is on it’s way.
