Taxi ranks and tariffs

Taxi ranks locations and fare details.

Increase in hackney carriage fares

The Authority has approved an increase in hackney carriage fares which take effect from Monday 11 November 2024.  The new tariffs are shown below.  

Taxi ranks

Fees and charges
Location Times No of vehicles
North Shields: Metro Station, Nile Street 24 hour 4
North Shields: Bedford Street 24 hour 2
North Shields: Royal Quays Shopping Outlet 24 hour 4
North Shields: New Quay Ferry Landing 24 hour 2
North Shields: Church Way 7pm to 3am 6
North Shields: Camden Street (Outside Magnesia Bank) 7pm to 2am 2
North Shields: Percy Main Metro Station 24 hour 2
North Shields: Coble Dene 24 hour 4
North Shields: Union Road 24 hour 4
Tynemouth: Metro Station 24 hour 2
Tynemouth: Front Street 8pm to 8am 8
Whitley Bay: Promenade (Opposite Royal Hotel) 6pm to 3am 4
Whitley Bay: Oxford Street 24 hour 4
Whitley Bay: Bottom South Parade 24 hour 10
Whitley Bay: Metro Station, Station Road 24 hour 4
Whitley Bay: Park View Shopping Centre 24 hour 2
Whitley Bay: Park Terrace 8pm to 8am 3
Whitley Bay: Hillheads Road (Outside Ice Rink) 8pm to 8am 4
Wallsend: High Street West at KFC 24 hour 2
Wallsend: Atkinson Terrace, Wallsend Metro Station 24 hour 3
Wallsend: Station Road at Forum 24 hour 2
Longbenton: Four Lane Ends Metro Station 24 hour 2
Northumberland Park Metro Station 24 hour 2

Current Tariff one (from Monday 11 November 2024)

Fees and charges
Distance Fee
For the first 161.3 yards or 46.8 seconds (or part thereof) £2.40

For each subsequent 161.3 yards or 46.8 seconds (or part

thereof)

 £0.25

Current Tariff two (from Monday 11 November 2024)

For hirings between 10pm and 7am, and all day on Sundays, Bank Holidays, December 27, 28, 29, 30 31 in each year:
 

Fees and charges
Distance Fee
For the first 140.5 yards or 45 seconds (or part thereof ) £3.15

For each subsequent 140.5 yards or 45 seconds (or part

thereof)

 £0.25

Current Extra Charges (from Monday 11 November 2024)

Fees and charges
Distance Fee
Charge for soiling the carriage £125.00
For each person in excess of two £0.50
For each item of hand luggage carried outside the carriage £0.40
For each dog or animal (guide and/or hearing dogs exempt) £3.00
For each bicycle £3.00
For each perambulator £0.50
Tunnels, bridges or road tolls to and from the destination  

The meter in the taxi must be sealed and must be used during each hiring. It is a criminal offence if the fare for the journey is not paid in full.