Taxis
Taxis are available 24 hours a day. There are many taxi ranks in Brighton & Hove, with a dedicated taxi rank available on campus at Northfield Bar.
Two types of licensed taxis operate in Brighton & Hove:
- Hackney Carriage taxis are white and aqua. These can be found at a , hailed from the street or booked.
- Private hire vehicles, including app-based operators, can only be booked and should not stop if you try and hail them.​
All Brighton & Hove private hire and Hackney Carriage drivers in the city operate under the same licences and the same guidelines, whichever company they drive for. Likewise, all drivers undergo the same background checks.
Taxi fares
Brighton & Hove City Council sets the fares for taxis; private hire cars usually charge the same rate. A fare card giving details of the charges should be displayed inside each vehicle and a taximeter automatically calculates the fare.
The minimum taxi fare set by the council is £2.80 and it rises in 20p increments according to how far you travel. As a guide to what your journey may cost, the first mile will be £4.60 and each subsequent mile will be £2.20. Vehicles carrying five to eight passengers are able to charge a higher fare approximately to 1.5 times the normal fare. There are additional charges at night, on Sundays, on public holidays and bank holidays, at Christmas and new year, for extra passengers above four, and for telephone pre-bookings.
Fare Deals for taxis to and from Brighton
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You can , via their app or by calling 01273 202020.
Taxi services for disabled people
Many taxis are and can be booked through local taxi companies.
Brighton & Hove City Council has a