Issue - meetings

Recommendation

To approve the publication of the proposed variation to the Council’s Hackney Carriage Table of Fares as set out in Appendix D (with or without modifications), subject to further consideration in the event of any objections being received.

Considered – A report of the Assistant Director for Integrated Passenger Transport, Licensing, Public Rights of Way and Harbours regarding a proposal to vary the Council’s Hackney Carriage Table of Fares.  A proposed variation must be advertised for a specified period and could only come into effect at the end of the period if no objections were received and approval was sought for the publication of the proposed table of fares attached at Appendix D.

Councillor Greg White introduced the report which presented the review in advance of formal consultation on the proposed new fares.  Mr Richard Fieldman, a representative of an informal group of taxi drivers from the Harrogate area, and Councillor Barbara Brodigan made statements to which Councillor Greg White responded, as detailed at Minute 441.

Executive Members considered the proposal and made the following points:

·        When the current table of fares had come into effect in April 2023 there had been agreement that it be reviewed in 12 months’ time

·        It was noted that these were maximum fares and drivers were able to charge a lower amount if they wished; and it was confirmed that the notices in taxis stated the amounts listed were maximum amounts

·        The matter would only come back to the Executive if objections were received following publication of the statutory notice

Resolved (unanimously) – that:

The publication of the proposed variation to the Council’s Hackney Carriage Table of Fares as set out in Appendix D be approved, subject to further consideration in the event of any objections being received.