Post by The Dark Knight on Feb 17, 2024 9:37:40 GMT
Taxi fares could be going up again in Blackpool - here is how much your ride home will cost
Late-night party-goers are facing another increase in the cost of their taxi home with the cost of a five-mile journey after midnight set to rise by £2 in Blackpool.
Councillors are being asked to approve an increase in hackney cab fares after a request from the Blackpool Taxi Association to meet rising costs.
If approved, the changes would mean an average increase of nine per cent across all tariffs - and follows a rise of nine per cent last year. The new fares would come into effect in March.
A report to the public protection sub-committee, which is due to consider the proposals on Tuesday, February 20, says while fuel prices have stabilised, other costs have increased. It is also hoped the move will attract drivers, especially at peak times when some passengers are having to wait for an available cab.
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/taxi-fares-could-be-going-up-again-in-blackpool-here-is-how-much-your-ride-home-will-cost-4521460
Late-night party-goers are facing another increase in the cost of their taxi home with the cost of a five-mile journey after midnight set to rise by £2 in Blackpool.
Councillors are being asked to approve an increase in hackney cab fares after a request from the Blackpool Taxi Association to meet rising costs.
If approved, the changes would mean an average increase of nine per cent across all tariffs - and follows a rise of nine per cent last year. The new fares would come into effect in March.
A report to the public protection sub-committee, which is due to consider the proposals on Tuesday, February 20, says while fuel prices have stabilised, other costs have increased. It is also hoped the move will attract drivers, especially at peak times when some passengers are having to wait for an available cab.
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/taxi-fares-could-be-going-up-again-in-blackpool-here-is-how-much-your-ride-home-will-cost-4521460