Hackney Carriage Fares Consultation

FIXING OF MAXIMUM FARES FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 65 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976

 

Notice is hereby given that East Cambridgeshire District Council intends to vary the rates of fares in accordance with the provisions of section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
 
The proposal is as follows:
 
Tariff One
All journeys commenced after 07:00 hours and before 23:00 hours Monday to Sunday (excluding Bank Holidays)
First mile (approx. 1.609 kilometres) £3.70
For each additional 167.6 yards (153.3 metres) or part thereof £0.20
 
Tariff Two
All journeys commenced after 23:00 hours and before 07:00 hours Monday to Sunday (excluding Bank Holidays)
First mile (approx. 1.609 kilometres) £5.55
For each additional 167.6 yards (153.3 metres) or part thereof £0.20
 
Tariff Three
All journeys commenced on a Bank Holiday
First mile (approx. 1.609 kilometres) £7.40
For each additional 167.6 yards (153.3 metres) or part thereof £0.30
 
Waiting time
For each period of a minute or part thereof at any time £0.40
 
Sundry Items
Persons carried in excess of 4 persons £0.50 (per additional person, per trip)
Soiling charge Not to exceed £150.00
 
 
Any objections to the proposed table of fares should be sent in writing to the Senior Licensing Officer, East Cambridgeshire District Council, The Grange, Ely, CB7 4EE, or by email to licensing@eastcambs.gov.uk by midnight on Tuesday 31 July 2018.  A copy of this notice has been deposited at the Council Offices and is available for inspection during office hours until Tuesday 31 July 2018.
 
If no objections are received by the date specified above, or if objections so made are withdrawn, the proposed amendments shall come into operation on Wednesday 1 August 2018. If any objections are made, the Council will consider these objections on Wednesday 12 September 2018, and if deemed appropriate any amendment in the fares will come into force on a date to be determined by the Council, which shall be no later than Monday 1 October 2018.