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Luton - Hackney Carriage Vehicles, Notice Of Proposed Variation To Table Of Fares
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976
Part II SECTION 65
LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
HACKNEY CARRIAGE VEHICLES
NOTICE OF PROPOSED VARIATION TO TABLE OF FARES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Luton Borough Council in exercise of its powers under Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 propose to vary the fees charged for the hire of Hackney Carriages as specified below.
For Distance Rate 1, there is a 0.00% increase in the rates, based on a 3 mile journey, and the distances have been reduced with an additional distance added.
For Distance Rate 2, there is an 8.26% increase in the rates, based on a 3 mile journey, and the distances have been reduced. The subsequent distances have been reduced and additional distance added.
For Distance Rate 3, there is a 45.89% increase in the rates, based on a 3 mile journey, and the distances have been reduced and additional distances added.
Distance Rate 4 there is a 32.57% increase in the rates, based on a 3 mile journey and the distances have been reduced and additional distances added.
Waiting times have changed.
Night Rates have changed.
The rates were last increased in March 2024 and the proposed new fares are set out below:
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Any objections to the above variations must be submitted in writing by no later than midnight on 23/11/2026 to The Licensing Service Manager, Licensing Service, Town Hall, Luton LU1 2BQ or email to
If an objection is received and not withdrawn, the Council will set a further date not later than two months from 09/01/2027 on which the variation of fees shall come into operation with or without modification as decided after consideration of the objections made.
A copy of this Notice is available for inspection, without payment, upon request to the Licensing Manager on weekdays during the hours of 0900-1630 hours for 14 days from 09/11/2026.
Gerard McCleave
Corporate Director, Inclusive Economy, Luton Council, Town Hall, Luton, LU1 2BQ
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