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TAXI TARIFFS - PROPOSED INCREASE

Meeting: 04/06/2024 - Cabinet (Item 7)

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Decision:

That Members approve or amend the proposed variation of the table of metered fares charged by Hackney Carriages;

 

Minutes:

The Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centre’s and Growth introduced a report  seeking to ratify a decision of the Licensing and Public Protection Committee to amend the Council set maximum metered tariffs for Hackney Carriages.  The fares were last increased in 2019.

 

After midnight, Hackney Carriage drivers could charge a higher fare for journeys and had requested that the time be brought forward to 10pm.  The Licensing and Public Protection Committee met them half way, agreeing on 11pm.

 

Resolved:    That Members approve or amend the proposed variation of the

table of metered fares charged by Hackney Carriages.

 

Watch the debate here