No surge pricing. No hidden fees. Just standard taxi meter rates, every single time.
All Cabalot rides are charged at the standard local taxi meter rate, set by your local council. The same fare whether it's sunny or raining, rush hour or midnight, New Year's Eve or a Tuesday.
A small charge per minute while you're in the taxi. This covers waiting time in traffic or at stops.
The main component of your fare is based on the distance travelled, measured by the taxi's calibrated meter.
Some councils set different rates for late night or bank holidays. These are fixed rates—not dynamic surge pricing.
See how our pricing compares to other ride-hailing apps.
5-mile journey from city centre to suburbs
3-mile journey home after midnight
Pay your driver directly in cash at the end of your journey. No app fees, no processing charges.
Many taxis accept card payments directly. Just tap your card on the driver's terminal at the end of your trip.
Add a card to the app for seamless payment. A small transaction fee applies to cover processing costs.
Get proper VAT receipts for every journey—perfect for business expenses and corporate travel.
Hackney carriages (black cabs) use regulated meters with rates set by local councils. These rates don't change based on demand—they're designed to be fair for everyone.
No. The fare on the meter is what you pay. If you pay by card in the app, a small transaction fee covers payment processing—that's it.
Our estimates are based on typical routes and current traffic. The final fare may vary slightly depending on the actual route taken and traffic conditions.
Yes, each local council sets their own taxi meter rates. This means fares in London may differ from Manchester or Birmingham, but they're always the standard local rate.
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