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Well this is quite a modest increase, particularly as it's just on T1.

But remember that some of the higher Wiltshire tariffs are through the roof, particularly in the early hours, which maybe explains why they've been frozen

And although the article states that the T1 fares are going up 10 per cent, it's not even clear if that's the case, precisely, because we're just given the running mile figures, and there's no mention of the flagfall. So all that can definitely be concluded from the article below is that the T1 running mile will go up 10 per cent.

Oh, and they've also abolished the Wiltshire zones

And the council is also repeating the slightly odd driver recruitment spiel. Obviously still having problems covering the council's contracts


Wiltshire taxi tariffs to be increased as fuel costs rise

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Wiltshire Council will increase taxi fares in Wiltshire by 10 per cent to help drivers meet the cost of rising fuel prices.

Tariff 1 for Hackney Carriages will rise. This tariff applies to licensed Hackney Carriages with up to four seats, from 7am-9.59pm each day, except for Sundays and public holidays.

The change, which will come into effect from December 1, will mean that after the first 1/10 of a mile, the Tariff 1 journey will increase from 20p each subsequent 1/10 of a mile to 22p.

All other tariffs – which cover vehicles with more than four seats, all vehicles between 10pm and 6.59am, Sundays and all public holidays – will remain as they currently are, with no increase in the price.

Councillor Dr Mark McClelland, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “It is never an easy decision to increase taxi tariffs and there is no perfect solution to this issue, but we felt that this change was the best compromise to support taxi drivers, while also protecting customers.

“By raising Tariff 1 but keeping all other tariffs as they are, we are able to help drivers and operators to meet the rising fuel costs, while also ensuring that customers – particularly those that take taxis at night – do not have to pay more and can safely make their way home after a night out.

“In our Business Plan we have committed to have vibrant, well-connected communities and growing economies, and we need a public transport network that works for our communities as part of that.”

The council has also agreed to merge the different taxi licensing zones around the county into one single licensing zone that covers the whole Wiltshire Council area. This means that any licensed Hackney Carriage can operate anywhere in the Wiltshire Council area, rather than being restricted to a part of the county.

Wiltshire Council is also asking for more taxi drivers.

They say: “Wiltshire Council needs reliable drivers to fulfil its growing number of school and social care contracts. These contracts offer regular work and hours. They also help and support some of the most vulnerable people in Wiltshire.

“Being a taxi driver is a flexible job and you can either work for a taxi company or be your own boss. Local taxi firms currently have lots of vacancies and we are carrying out a recruitment campaign on behalf of the taxi trade across the county.”

To find out more about taxis and tariffs in Wiltshire, people should go to wiltshire.gov.uk/licences-permits-transport