Do Taxis Have to Pay to Pickup at Lichfield Trent Valley Station?
Lichfield Trent Valley Station: Free 30-Minute Parking Guide for Taxi Drivers
We recently picked up a client from Lichfield Trent Valley railway station. As a private hire taxi business operating in Lichfield, this isn't a destination we frequently serve, focusing instead on longer journeys.
The passenger waiting building at Lichfield Trent Valley railway station
The parking facilities at Lichfield Trent Valley railway station, managed by Saba Parking for Network Rail, use ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras to monitor vehicles. While parking signs indicate payment is required, the rules for taxi pickup and drop-off are not that obvious, especially at night.
When we arrived in the dark for the pickup, we didn’t see the little sign below the tariffs board or the markings on the car park floor as they were obstructed. Things are clearer in the daylight
The parking rates on the entrance to Lichfield Trent Valley railway station.
After searching the official Saba Parking website for information about free pickup or drop-off periods at Lichfield Trent Valley, we found nothing. To avoid the possible impending parking fine, we contacted Saba's customer service directly.
Their official response confirmed: "The system allows up to 30 minutes of grace period before charges start to apply, so if you exit within that period, there would be no further action necessary."
We assume the difference between the two times is to allow for a bit of ‘wiggle room’ - go over 30 minutes and you will be charged!
Key Information:
Location: Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station
Free parking period: 30 minutes
Parking operator: Saba Parking
Applicable for: All vehicles including taxis and private hire
Payment required: Only if staying beyond 30 minutes
This guide aims to help taxi drivers and private hire operators understand the free parking period at Lichfield Trent Valley station, as this information isn't readily available online.