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Taxi Fare Consultation (Hackney Carriages/Public Hire Vehicles)
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Consultation has concluded
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 Fees
All current fares remain unchanged, however a new ‘extra’ fare is proposed as follows:
For a period of one year, or until the review of all licensing conditions is completed, whichever is sooner, a ‘Fuel Surcharge’ of 40p per journey shall apply.
Objections to the proposed increase must be submitted in writing to me at the address below, not more than 14 days after the publication of this notice (dated 6th May 2022).
Any person wishing to object to the increase in fares as set out in the Schedule above, or to make any representations in relation thereto, may do so in writing to me at the address below, stating the objections or representations, within 14 days of the date of publication of this notice or via placeconsultations@southend.gov.uk.
This is now closed
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 Fees
All current fares remain unchanged, however a new ‘extra’ fare is proposed as follows:
For a period of one year, or until the review of all licensing conditions is completed, whichever is sooner, a ‘Fuel Surcharge’ of 40p per journey shall apply.
Objections to the proposed increase must be submitted in writing to me at the address below, not more than 14 days after the publication of this notice (dated 6th May 2022).
Any person wishing to object to the increase in fares as set out in the Schedule above, or to make any representations in relation thereto, may do so in writing to me at the address below, stating the objections or representations, within 14 days of the date of publication of this notice or via placeconsultations@southend.gov.uk.
