Issue details

Hackney Carriage Tariff Increase

 

 

To review the table of fares (tariff) for Hackney Carriages to enable a sustainable income for drivers, future investment in vehicles and to clearly set rates that minimise opportunity for overcharging or confusion.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/07/2024

Decision due: 20 Aug 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services, Public Health and Inequalities

Lead director: Director of Adult and Community Services

Contact: Rachael Hind Email: rachael.hind@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Following Cabinet on 20 August 2024 and conclusion of the call-in period, the proposed table of fares will go out for public consultation for 14 days. If no objections are received, then the proposed fees will come into effect immediately.

Consultees

Taxi Trade and public consultation.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To enable a sustainable income for drivers, future investment in vehicles and to clearly set rates that minimise opportunity for overcharging or confusion

Key Risks: The cost to the public will increase, however the private hire fares increase on a regular basis as these cannot be set by the Council.

If you want to make representations contact:: Rachael Hind, Regulatory Services Manager Commercial Environmental Health, Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR; email: rachael.hind@torbay.gov.uk

 

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