Taxis and Private Cars
The Council licences approximately 250 vehicles as either taxis or private hire cars. All vehicles have undergone stringent checks for road worthiness and drivers are subject to background checks by the Police and Disclosure Scotland before their licence is granted.
Taxis can be hired from taxi ranks (only in Galashiels or Peebles), or hailed in the street or prebooked by phone. You can search for taxis on the Yellow Pages website.
Private hire cars can only be hired by booking in advance. Some wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.
The fares are calculated using the approved by the Council. For journeys outwith the Borders the fare should be negotiated before the journey begins.
Licences
The following Taxi Fare Licence Applications can be downloaded:
- Taxi Private Hire Car Driver
- Taxi Private Vehicle
- Taxi Driver
- Taxi Vehicle
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