2022 Taxi Fare Increase Consultation

February

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Rochford District Council Licensing Team have been approached by the trade with a proposal to amend the existing Rochford District Taxi Tariff.

In accordance with the Local Government Misc. Provisions Act, when the District Council receive a proposed fare increase from the taxi trade, they have a set process for implementing the proposal. The request was made as the last significant increase in the fares took place in 2012 with a smaller additional 20 pence starting fare charge in 2017.

As part of the process a survey was submitted to all Hackney Carriage (Taxi) Drivers whereby 56% of the drivers responded with 85% of those drivers wishing to support the increase, based on the fare increase related to the general cost of running a taxi since 2017 including the cost of fuel, Insurance and Road Tax.

To outline the trades grounds for the increase, please watch this video.



The suggested new taxi tariff includes the following changes:

Maintain the current starting fare;

Reduce the yards from currently 203.83 yards to 191 yards (until £8);
Reduce currently 152.93 yards to 142 yards (after £8);
Reintroduce the Spoilage charge at £100.00 (cost of cleaning the vehicle and loss of earnings)
All other fees are to remain the same.
The consultation concludes on 1st March 2022.

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