Issue details

Hackney Carriage Fare Increase

A district council may fix or vary the rate of fare for the hire of a taxicab under the provisions of Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976.

The City of Cardiff tariff of fares for Hackney Carriages was last set in September 2011.

 

As a result of an application made by Dragon taxis Cabinet considered and approved changes to the tariff of fares on the 2nd July 2015. Following a statutory consultation period, two objections were received and the report details the objections and request Cabinet determine whether the original decision on the changes to the tariff of fares should stand.

 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2015

Decision due: 10 Dec 2015 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Skills, Safety & Engagement

Lead director: Director of City Operations

Consultation process

Consultation was undertaken with the taxi trade in respect of the report and notices were displayed at the Hackney Carriage Office

Scrutiny Consideration: Green

Decisions

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