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Changes to taxi ranks approved

Taxi parked on North Street

Our Executive committee have approved changes to the town's Hackney Carriage Stands (taxi ranks). These changes form part of the wider North Street Redevelopment Project, and will come into effect in early summer 2025 in line with the developers timetable of works.

Cllr Merel Rehorst-Smith, Lead Councillor for Licensing, emphasised the importance of these changes:

"Taxi ranks are an integral part of the nation's transport infrastructure. They provide designated locations where licensed taxis can wait for customers. This reduces the need for taxis to search for fares.

"Well-defined and well-managed taxi rank locations also enhance public safety making it easier for customers to use licensed taxis.  These adjustments will help maintain efficient services and prioritise public convenience as Guildford undergoes this exciting redevelopment. Once North Street is complete, the number and locations of taxi ranks will be reviewed with Surrey County Council to ensure we are providing a good amount of well-located licensed spaces accessible to all".

Key changes to taxi ranks during the redevelopment works

  • Parking bays on the lower High Street will be temporarily designated as a taxi rank
  • A section of double yellow lines on Bedford Road outside St James House, will be temporarily designated as a nighttime taxi rank.
  • The taxi rank on North Street outside the Friary Centre will be temporarily closed
  • The taxi rank on North Street outside Marks & Spencer will be removed to allow for the approved pedestrianisation of North Street.

Enhancing Guildford's Accessibility

We are committed to balancing the needs of the redevelopment with public accessibility and convenience. These changes will ensure minimal disruption while the town centre works take place.

Existing Taxi ranks can still be found at:

  • Bedford Road - Parking bays adjacent to Bedford Road Surface Car Park for a distance of 36 meters: 7 spaces (18.00 to 08.30 daily)
  • North Street - Length of single yellow line outside Dolphin House for a distance of 50 meters: 11 spaces (24 hour operation)
  • Upper High Street - Parking bays outside Pizza Express and Oxfam for a distance of 26 meters: 5 spaces (18.00 to 08.30 daily)
  • Millbrook (A281) - Bus Stop on north-bound carriageway outside the Legion nightclub for a distance of 19 meters: 4 spaces (22:30 to 04:30 daily)
  • Guildford Railway Station (approx. 10 spaces)
  • Guildford (London Road) Railway Station (3 spaces)

North Street Regeneration website (opens new window)

This supports one of the council's Corporate Strategy priorities of being a more prosperous borough.


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