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No increase in cost of taxis




Taxi drivers in part of Lancashire have decided not to increase fares this year.

Cabbies in Wyre say costs, such as the price of fuel, have risen in recent years.

But a report to the council’s full council revealed that drivers believe a price rise for passengers in the “current economic climate” could put people off using taxis completely.

And council bosses revealed that in the past three years, the number of taxis operating on Wyre’s streets has fallen.

Council bosses have also decided not to up the fees they charge to drivers for their taxi permits as a result.

A report presented by the council’s licensing committee chiefs to a meeting of the full council said: “The taxi trade had not requested an increase to the tariff this year as they felt that in the current financial climate although costs have risen, it wouldn’t be economic to increase fares to their customers, as this could result in a reluctance from passengers to use taxis.

“In the past 3 years there has been a downturn in the number of taxi licences and it is hoped that the freezing of charges may have a positive effect to help maintain a buoyant fleet, which serves the public of Wyre.

“For similar reasons, it was agreed that taxi fees charged by this council remain static for 2012/2013.”

Increases in the cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance has impacted on taxi drivers in recent years.

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So they like subsidising people's taxis then??