Public Notice Taxi Fare Increase

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 - Section 65

Notice is hereby given that the Council intends to authorise an increase in the table of fares for journeys by Hackney Carriages and metered Private Hire vehicles in accordance with the schedule set out below.

Schedule of Authorised Fares

Standard Rates

£3.00 For the first ¼ mile or the first 2 minutes (or a combination of parts of such distance or time)

20p For each additional 170 yards or 48 seconds (or a combination of parts of such distance or time) until a fare of £6.80 is shown on the taxi meter

20p For each additional 134 yards or 36 seconds (or a combination of parts of such distance or time) when a fare of £8.80 is shown on the taxi meter

Night Charge/Unsocial Hours

For hirings begun between 9pm and midnight and 4am and 6am, also on Sundays, Bank Holidays and Public Holidays between 6am and midnight, also between 6am and midnight on 1 January and 4am until 6am on 2 January, an additional £1.00

For hirings from midnight until 4am, and from midnight until 6am Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, except during Christmas and New Year periods, an additional £2.00

Christmas Charges

For hirings from midnight 24 December to 6am 26 December (double the day and unsocial hours rate) £8.00

For hirings on Boxing Day from 6am to 6am on 27 December (plus an additional 10p on the Standard Yard Rate : £5.00

New Year Charges (An Additional)

For hirings from midnight 31 December to 6am 1 January (double standard rates and unsocial hours rate) £8.00

Extra Charges

1. Luggage - For any luggage carried. No charge for disabled persons wheelchairs, disability aids or any animal transported in the vehicle 40p (Max Charge) ("Luggage" is intended as hand luggage, shopping bags, suitcases, etc. The driver reserves the right to negotiate an additional charge for larger items up to a maximum of £10)

2. Additional Passengers - For each person in excess of one 40p

Soiling Charge - A reasonable charge may be levied for restoration costs should you soil or damage this vehicle. The proprietor reserves the right to take civil action where necessary.

Objections to the proposed increases must be submitted in writing to me at the address below, or emailing

placeconsultations@southend.gov.uk.

Consultation Closed on 12th November 2022