Post by acnedriver on Oct 20, 2022 6:02:50 GMT
New taxi fares agreed for North Cornwall despite concerns that they could be too high
While many drivers and operators welcomed the first increase in Hackney Carriage rates since 2014 others felt that they could be too much.Cornwall Council has agreed to increase the maximum fares which can be charged by Hackney Carriage taxis in North Cornwall, despite concerns that some customers might not be able to afford them.
The council’s miscellaneous licensing committee agreed to a hike in fares after a request was made for an increase in North Cornwall. The last time rates for Hackney Carriage fares was set was November 2014.
Whilst Cornwall Council has existed as a unitary authority since 2009 taxi zones are still determined under the old district boundaries. This means there are six districts - North Cornwall, Caradon, Restormel, Carrick, Kerrier and Penwith - all with different tariffs.
www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/new-taxi-fares-agreed-north-7718165
While many drivers and operators welcomed the first increase in Hackney Carriage rates since 2014 others felt that they could be too much.Cornwall Council has agreed to increase the maximum fares which can be charged by Hackney Carriage taxis in North Cornwall, despite concerns that some customers might not be able to afford them.
The council’s miscellaneous licensing committee agreed to a hike in fares after a request was made for an increase in North Cornwall. The last time rates for Hackney Carriage fares was set was November 2014.
Whilst Cornwall Council has existed as a unitary authority since 2009 taxi zones are still determined under the old district boundaries. This means there are six districts - North Cornwall, Caradon, Restormel, Carrick, Kerrier and Penwith - all with different tariffs.
www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/new-taxi-fares-agreed-north-7718165