Post by The Dark Knight on Aug 22, 2024 7:21:08 GMT
Torbay taxi fares to rise as drivers face sky-rocketing costs
Taxi fares across Torbay are set to rise as cabbies struggle with fast-rising costs.
The increases, which are expected to be agreed by Torbay Council’s cabinet committee next week, will make taxi fares in the bay among the most expensive in Devon,.
But a report for the committee says drivers are leaving the trade or being put off joining because of the escalating cost of keeping taxis on the road.
Fares in the bay were last reviewed in 2022, but the report says that buying, maintaining and running a taxi is becoming more expensive.
It says: “A balance needs to be struck between the legitimate right of the trade to a viable and sustainable livelihood and the needs of the travelling public to have a safe and affordable service.
“The cost-of-living crisis has hit the taxi trade hard, most notably through the escalating vehicle purchase, maintenance and fuel costs. These costs are no longer absorbed through the existing tariff.”
www.torbayweekly.co.uk/news/local-news/1582749/torbay-taxi-fares-to-rise-as-drivers-face-sky-rocketing-costs.html
Taxi fares across Torbay are set to rise as cabbies struggle with fast-rising costs.
The increases, which are expected to be agreed by Torbay Council’s cabinet committee next week, will make taxi fares in the bay among the most expensive in Devon,.
But a report for the committee says drivers are leaving the trade or being put off joining because of the escalating cost of keeping taxis on the road.
Fares in the bay were last reviewed in 2022, but the report says that buying, maintaining and running a taxi is becoming more expensive.
It says: “A balance needs to be struck between the legitimate right of the trade to a viable and sustainable livelihood and the needs of the travelling public to have a safe and affordable service.
“The cost-of-living crisis has hit the taxi trade hard, most notably through the escalating vehicle purchase, maintenance and fuel costs. These costs are no longer absorbed through the existing tariff.”
www.torbayweekly.co.uk/news/local-news/1582749/torbay-taxi-fares-to-rise-as-drivers-face-sky-rocketing-costs.html