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Consultation begins on taxi fares in North Yorkshire
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Taxi customers are to have their say about how high fares should be allowed to go, following the launch of a six-week consultation by North Yorkshire Council.
The council sets the maximum fares for taxis across North Yorkshire, and these are reviewed regularly to ensure that drivers are fairly rewarded, and to also ensure that members of the public are not deterred from using taxis.
The fares are the maximum a driver can charge. They can charge a lower fare should they wish to do so.
They are also not applicable to private hire vehicles – in other words, those vehicles booked in advance – as these are set by the operator rather than the licensing authority. Passengers are urged to agree the fare before travelling.
Cllr Greg White, the council’s executive member for licensing, said:
It’s important that we strike the right balance between ensuring fares remain reasonable and affordable for passengers, while also reflecting the costs of operating a licensed vehicle so drivers are fairly rewarded.
We encourage residents, drivers, and other stakeholders to share their views on the current maximum taxi fares across North Yorkshire before the end of July.
The council has compared the current table of fares with the maximum rates set by neighbouring authorities.
The deadline for views is Monday, July 28. To take part in the survey, visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/maximum-fares.
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