HACKNEY CARRIAGE FARES

Status: Closed

The Council proposes to set maximum fares for Hackney Carriages on or after 9 May 2022, as set out below:

Between the hours of 06:00 and 23:59 except Christmas and New Year’s Eve (from 18:00 to 23:59 only), Bank Holidays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, New Years Day

Any distance up to 76.5 yards: £3.10

Each additional 76.5 yards: 10p*

*For vehicles licenced to carry 5 or more:

Each additional 76.5 yards: 15p

00:00 to 05:59 and on Bank Holidays, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day :

Any distance up to 76.5 yards: £4.20

Each additional 76.5 yards: 15p*

*For vehicles licenced to carry 5 or more:

Each additional 76.5 yards: 25p

Christmas Eve, New Years Eve (from 18:00 to 23:59 only) and Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day :

Any distance up to 76.5 yards: £5.50

Each additional 76.5 yards: 20p*

*For vehicles licenced to carry 5 or more:

Each additional 76.5 yards: 30p

Waiting time: 18 seconds per increment above.

Discretionary supplement for pre-booked journeys £5.00

Soiling charge: £55.00

This represents a ten percent increase in fares.

For key findings and changes made see results below:

Topics covered by this consultation:

Community Safety, Health and Safety, Public Health, Local Businesses, Roads & Transport

Consultation Start Date: 07/01/2022

Consultation End Date: 21/01/2022

Results expected by: 25/03/2022

Please note: these dates are subject to change.

Areas covered by this consultation:

Wealden District (All), Rother District

Target audience for this consultation:

Wealden Residents, Wealden Businesses, Service Users

Frequency of this consultation: One-off

Methods of consultation used:

Postal, Email

What Happens Next?

A decision will be made by the Licensing Committee at its meeting on 18 March 2022.