Fife Council has started the 2025 review of taxi fares. The current fare scale took effect on 3 June 2024 and the new scale must be fixed by 3 December 2025. The Regulation and Licensing Committee is scheduled to consider proposals on 9 September 2025 before a public consultation period.
Why it matters
- Maintenance and repairs have increased year on year.
- Insurance remains high compared with pre 2022 levels.
- Vehicle purchase and replacement costs are up, with the 5 year age rule adding pressure.
- Staff costs rose with the higher National Living Wage and employer NIC.
- Fife Council licensing and compliance fees increased from April 2025.
How to get involved
The East Fife Taxi Association is gathering feedback from East Fife licensed drivers and operators to inform our submission.
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Key dates
- 12 August 2025 – Committee agrees to start the review
- 9 September 2025 – Committee decision on proposed fares
- October to November 2025 – Public consultation on the proposal
- 3 December 2025 – Deadline for the new fare scale to take effect
What happens next
- Committee agrees a draft fare scale for consultation.
- Proposal is published for at least one month and open to written comments.
- Committee considers any objections and sets the final fare scale.
- New scale comes into effect by 3 December 2025.
For East Fife drivers and operators only. Responses will be used to inform our association’s submission.