only 2 years since last increase
Taxi fares are set to rise in Cardiff for hackney carriages in the new year for the first time in two years.
An application was made by Dragon Taxis to Cardiff council to increase the rate to fall in line with inflation.
now they are big company they have to generate big profits for shareholders
The charge for the first 103 yards will go up by 20p to £2.50 and after 103 yards, 20p will be charged for each subsequent 195 yards
All other charges will remain the same as the fares which are currently in place.
As part of the application, Gareth Owen of Dragon Taxis said: “In real terms drivers are now earning 5.3% less than two-years-ago and this application will bring drivers back in line with inflation.
“I am proposing an increase to the drop on the meter of 20p, bring the initial start of the meter from £2.30 to £2.50 and an increase in the ongoing mileage rate 10p per mile, bring the rate up from £1.70 per mile to £1.80 per mile.”
