Decision details

RESOLVED:

Cabinet considered the proposed WNC Hackney Carriage Tariff table of fares at shown in Appendix B and resolved to vary the three existing hackney carriage tariff fare tables currently in force in the WNC taxi licensing area accordingly.

REASONS RESOLVED:

1.    The option proposed aligns all existing hackney carriage tariff fare tables to create a consistent set of fares for all hackney carriage journeys undertaken across the WNC area, providing consistency for members of the public whilst benefiting the licensed trade. Due to the rising cost of fuel and in order for the licensing trade to make a sufficient income, it is essential a review of fares is undertaken.

2.    The increase proposed took into consideration a % increase in the cost of taxi journeys that strikes a balance between an increase in income for the trade and the impact of increased taxi fares upon members of the public.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:

1.    Cabinet can resolve to vary the three existing WNC Hackney Carriage tariff table of fares in line with the document at Appendix B, as recommended in the report.

2.    Cabinet can resolve not to vary the three existing WNC Hackney Carriage tariff table of fares in line with the document at Appendix B and instead resolve to recommend whatever tariff table of fares it decides is more appropriate. However, Cabinet should be mindful that any increase in fares, especially one higher than proposed at Appendix B, will be passed onto those using public transport and for this reason this option is not recommended.

3.    Cabinet can resolve not to recommend any variation of the three existing WNC Hackney Carriage tariff table of fares. This option is not recommended, for the reasons set out in report.