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Hackney Fares in County Durham

Are regulated by Durham County Council, and it is a criminal offence for a driver to charge more than the metered fare.

If you have any concerns over a taxi or private hire vehicle in County Durham, take the number from the DCC Door decal or vehicle registration number and call the Licensing team on 03000 261 016 or email

The tariff Durham County Council set can be viewed here

Though the tariff looks complicated, its really easy to make sure you are being charged correctly, just checkout this easy guide.
1 to 4 passengers
Tariff Time active Starting fare
1 7am to 10pm Mon to Sat £2.50
2 10pm to 7am Mon to Sat
All day Sunday & Bank Holidays		 £3.00
3 from 6pm on 24th Dec to 7am on 27th Dec
& 6pm on 31st Dec to 7am on 2nd Jan		 £3.30


5 to 8 passengers
Tariff Time active Starting fare
4 7am to 10pm Mon to Sat £3.30
5 10pm to 7am Mon to Sat
All day Sunday & Bank Holidays		 £4.40
6 from 6pm on 24th Dec to 7am on 27th Dec
& 6pm on 31st Dec to 7am on 2nd Jan		 £5.50