Decision details

1.         The Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, is recommended to approve the proposed fare increase as set out in paragraph 3.1 for consultation; and

2.         Subject to there being no objections raised in accordance with the statutory provisions, to delegate authority to the Licensing Team Leader to implement the proposed fare increase.

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.

In light of the substantial increase in the cost of fuel, an urgent decision is sought to approve the proposed increase, as set out in this report, for consultation.

The council 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.

Cabinet Member Customer and Regulatory Services

Cabinet Member Customer and Regulatory Services