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1. To approve the proposed fare increase as
set out in Appendix 2 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, to delegate authority to 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 attached at Appendix 2.

Reasons for the decision

To ensure the maximum fares chargeable reflect
the costs which will be incurred by a good owner-driver who spends
whatever is necessary to operate and maintain his hackney carriage
to a high standard.

Alternative options considered

The authority can decide not to increase
hackney carriage fares as part of this review although this option
is not considered desirable as it would result in an owner-driver
not being able to fully recover the costs which will be incurred by
them to operate and maintain their hackney carriage to a high
standard.