Decision details

 Cabinet considered a proposal to increase hackney carriage fares from August 8 2022. Members, at the Council meeting on 13 July 2022 were asked to amend the Constitution in order to transfer the functions of the LG(MP)A 1976 in relation to hackney carriage and private hire licensing. The report had initially been considered at the Licensing and Appeals Committee on 14 June 2022. However, in accordance with legislation it had now been submitted to Cabinet for approval.

The current fees were last increased in 1 May 2019 and was felt by members of the taxi trade the current fares were not in line with current increases including rising fuel costs.

RESOLVED that:

1.         Option D was approved accordingly.

2.         To advertise any proposed increase in hackney carriage fare rates as detailed.

Reason

A total of 146 hackney carriage/private hire drivers were consulted between 3 and 21 May. The current rise in fuel costs and vehicle maintenance was not sustainable for the taxi driver. The amendments to hackney/carriage fares must be carried out in accordance with the statutory requirements set out in Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 as set out in the report.