To approve the proposed taxi fare increases

January 2, 2025 Cabinet Member Safety and Communities (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website
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1. The Cabinet
Member for Safety and Communities, is recommended to approve the
proposed fare increase as set out below for consultation; and
2. Subject to there being no objections raised in accordance with
the statutory provisions, to delegate authority to the Head of
Public Protection to implement the proposed fare increase.
3. If there are objections, delegated authority is requested for
the Head of Public Protection to make minor adjustments to the
draft tariffs prior to formal consultation and/ or implementation,
in light of any consultation responses received.

The proposed increases are shown below:

1. Approve a 7% increase across all tariffs in the maximum fares
charged by Cheltenham licensed hackney carriages.
2. Approve an increase from £50 to £75 for the soiling
charge.
3. Approve that Rate 2 is effective all day Saturday.
4. Approve that rate 4 is also effective Friday to Sunday, 7am to
7am for the November Race Meet.

Supporting Documents

2025_01_02_Appendix_2_Tariff_for_2025_draft.docx.pdf
2025_01_02_Appendix_1_ Risk Assessment.docx.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date2 Jan 2025