The Fare 1 receipt itemises every component of your fare. Here's what each line means.
Standard lines
- Base fare. The per-mile rate × distance, or the fixed-fare flat price for booked route.
- Vehicle category. Pricing tier (Standard saloon / Executive MPV / etc.).
- Airport surcharge. The drop-off or pickup fee airports charge — passed through (see airport surcharges).
- Congestion charge. London congestion zone fee if your route includes it.
- Toll. Dartford Crossing or other toll if applicable.
Discount lines (negative)
- Volume discount. 15% off bookings over £250 — see volume and return discounts.
- Return discount. 5% off the return leg if booked together.
Extras (if applicable)
- Extra-stop charge. Added stops during the trip.
- Waiting time charge. Beyond the included window (60 min airport / 15 min otherwise) at £20/hr pro-rated.
- Route change. Re-quoted at per-mile if you changed destination mid-trip.
What you NEVER see on a receipt
- Surge multiplier
- Time-of-day premium
- Day-of re-quote
- Driver discretion charge