anyone can put in for a fare increase in london the operators get in on the act.
the tax inspector in thier guise as minimum wage enforcer has a duty to protect public funds (by that I mean payments of benefits)
if the tax inspector believes that the fares levied is causing poverty he will act, in some cases by putting pressure on private hire opperators.
Alex it is legal it will have been schecked out with treasury solicitors.
if you want my advice you will keep your nose out of this one as it will cause you nothing but grief.
