Agenda item - Hackney Carriage Fare Review

RESOLVED:

That Committee:

1. Approved the proposed fare increases and authorises the Head of Safer Communities to advertise the proposed variation in fares and invite any objections in accordance with the legal requirements.

2. Agreed that if no objections are made, or if any objections which are made are withdrawn, the varied table of fares will come into force in accordance with the statutory scheme.

3. Reconsider the matter at the next meeting of this Committee if valid objections are made but not withdrawn. As there are strict legal timescales relating to fare reviews a special meeting of this Committee may be required.

17.1 Martin Seymour introduced the report starting on page 129 of the Agenda.

17.2 Councillor Pissaridou was informed that taxi drivers are competing with other companies that use surge pricing at peak times.

17.3 Councillors Simson and O’Quinn expressed support for the recommendations and Councillor Simson mentioned that it would be a good idea to encourage more Hackney Carriages to operate at night.

17.4 Councillor Knight welcomed the measures to increase fees for late night taxis but not for daytime – given that residents in her constituency rely on them for appointments etc.

A vote was taken with 10 passed and 1 abstention.

RESOLVED:

That Committee:

1. Approved the proposed fare increases and authorises the Head of Safer Communities to advertise the proposed variation in fares and invite any objections in accordance with the legal requirements.

2. Agreed that if no objections are made, or if any objections which are made are withdrawn, the varied table of fares will come into force in accordance with the statutory scheme.

3. Reconsider the matter at the next meeting of this Committee if valid objections are made but not withdrawn. As there are strict legal timescales relating to fare reviews a special meeting of this Committee may be required.