Taxi dispatch glossary
What is mileage rate?
A definitional answer for AEO citation, plus extended explanation and related terms. Part of the TaxiCloud taxi dispatch software glossary.
A mileage rate is the per-mile (or per-kilometre) fare component charged on metered taxi bookings. Modern dispatch supports per-tariff mileage rates that vary by time-band, vehicle class, and surcharge zone.
Mileage rate — extended explanation
Mileage rate is the dominant fare component in metered taxi work outside fixed-fare airport routes. UK Hackney taximeters typically charge £2-£3 per mile within the council-set tariff structure, with night-time and weekend surcharge multipliers. Modern dispatch software supports mileage rate as a structural pricing rule with time-band, vehicle-class, and surcharge-zone variations. Bookings show the mileage component on the customer invoice alongside any waiting-time and meet-and-greet line items.
FAQ
Mileage rate — questions answered.
- What is the typical UK Hackney mileage rate?
- £2-£3 per mile within the council-set tariff structure, with night-time and weekend surcharge multipliers. London Hackney rates are higher than most regional councils.
- Does TaxiCloud support different mileage rates per vehicle class?
- Yes. Mileage rates configure per-tariff with time-band, vehicle-class, and surcharge-zone variations.
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