Purpose

To review the proposed increase to the maximum fare structure and make a decision on the proposal.

Decision

Resolved:

That the variation to the maximum hackney carriage fares, as recommended by the Regulatory & Appeals Committee and set out in paragraph 2.8 within the report, be approved.

The variation be implemented subject to the required statutory notices being advertised and no objections being received during the consultation period.

Reasons for the decision

At a meeting of the Regulatory & Appeals Committee on 21 July 2026, the Committee considered the options, and the supporting evidence provided by the taxi trade and recommended referring the increase as proposed by the Association to Cabinet for consideration.

Alternative options considered

·         Recommend an alternative variation to fares.

·         Not approve a fare increase.