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Wychavon District - Proposed Changes to Hackney Carriage Taxi Fares
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WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
SECTION 65 – LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976
VARIATION OF THE TABLE OF FARES FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council proposes to vary the table of fares for the hiring of hackney carriages plying for hire within the district of Wychavon as set out below:-
Table of Fares
|
Tariff One |
Tariff Two |
Tariff Three |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
For the first 1210 metres or 4 minutes 8 seconds, or uncompleted part thereof |
£4.52 |
£5.76 |
£7.45 |
|
For each subsequent 200 metres or 40 seconds or uncompleted part thereof (up to a distance of 1610 metres) |
£0.23 |
£0.34 |
£0.45 |
|
For each subsequent 180 metres or 40 seconds or uncompleted part thereof (after a distance of 1610 metres) |
£0.23 |
£0.34 |
£0.45 |
Extra Charges
|
Description |
Charge |
|---|---|
|
For each passenger in excess of 4 |
£1.00 |
|
Where the interior of the taxi is so soiled by any passenger or animal so as to necessitate the cleansing of the taxi before it can be used again for public hire |
£75.00 |
Explanation of Tariffs Applicable
|
Tariff |
Explanation |
|---|---|
|
Tariff One |
For hirings on any day except as below |
|
Tariff Two |
For hirings starting between: (a) Midnight and 7am on any day (b) All day on Sundays (c) 6pm and midnight on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (d) All day on official bank holidays except as below |
|
Tariff Three |
For hirings started at any time on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day |
Objections and Implementation
Any objections to the proposed variation of the table of fares can be made in writing to the address shown below. Objections must be received no later than 29 October 2026.
If no objections are received or are received but later withdrawn, the new table of fares will apply with effect from 2nd November 2026.
If objections are received and not withdrawn, these will be considered by the Council before a decision is taken in relation to varying the table of fares.
Licensing Manager, Wychavon District Council, c/o Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7WF
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