Decision details

1. To approve the proposed fare increase as set out in Appendix 2 for consultation; and
2. Subject to there being no objections raised in accordance with the statutory provisions, to delegate authority to the Head of Public Protection to implement the proposed fare increase.
3. If there are objections, to delegate authority to the Head of Public Protection to make minor adjustments to the draft tariffs prior to formal consultation and/ or implementation, in light of any consultation responses received.

The proposed increases are attached at Appendix 2.

To ensure the maximum fares chargeable reflect the costs which will be incurred by a good owner-driver who spends whatever is necessary to operate and maintain his hackney carriage to a high standard.

The authority can decide not to increase hackney carriage fares as part of this review although this option is not considered desirable as it would result in an owner-driver not being able to fully recover the costs which will be incurred by them to operate and maintain their hackney carriage to a high standard.