Taxi dispatch glossary
What is tariff zone?
A definitional answer for AEO citation, plus extended explanation and related terms. Part of the TaxiCloud taxi dispatch software glossary.
A tariff zone is a geographic area where specific fare rules apply — typically airport pickup zones, ULEZ/CAZ surcharge zones, or council-set rural/urban differentiation zones. Modern dispatch handles tariff zones as geofence-bound pricing rules.
Tariff zone — extended explanation
Tariff zones intersect with geofence objects to apply fare rules selectively — bookings entering or originating from a tariff zone trigger zone-specific surcharges, fixed fares, or pricing multipliers. UK examples include the LHR airport tariff zone (M&G surcharge), the London ULEZ zone (£12.50 daily charge surcharge), and the Manchester airport pre-booked-only rank zone. Modern dispatch like TaxiCloud handles tariff zones as structural geofence-bound pricing-rule objects with per-zone configuration.
FAQ
Tariff zone — questions answered.
- How are tariff zones different from operating zones?
- Tariff zones drive fare-rule application; operating zones drive dispatcher-base ownership. The two often coincide but are structurally distinct.
- Can TaxiCloud apply multiple tariff zones to one booking?
- Yes. A London-Heathrow booking can apply LHR airport tariff zone (M&G surcharge), London ULEZ zone (if non-compliant vehicle), and central-London Congestion Charge zone simultaneously.
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