Wasn't clear whether this 20p rise meant to keep the trade 'in business' was because it wasn't very much, thus wouldn't deter customers. Or whether it just meant a rise to cover increasing costs. After reading the piece I'd guess the latter
And I assumed it just meant a flat 20p on the flagfall, but it looks like the increase is on the two-mile PHTM run, so the headline is misleading as well - you'd be forgiven for assuming that every run will increase by 20p (at least on T1), but it actually seems like a percentage rise, but not a significant one.
Taxi fares in Ipswich rise by 20p to keep trade running
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Council leaders have agreed to increase the taxi fare in Ipswich by 20p to help keep the trade "in business".
Councillor Neil MacDonald sought support for the increase from executive councillors yesterday evening after a request was put in by the Ipswich Station Taxi Tenants Association.
The council usually reviews fares on a yearly basis to respond to increases in costs around taxi services, such as fuel and insurance.
The proposed increase was for 2.55%, in line with the average inflation rate in the year leading up to May, equivalent to 20p per two-mile journey.
Another option proposed was to not change the fares, while a third choice was to set a new rate.
Mr MacDonald said the change was important to keep cabbies "in business" amid challenging times, with the costs of running a taxi rising in the last few years.
It means an increase in the day rate for a typical two-mile journey, based on distance alone, from £7.80 to £8 — night and Christmas rates will also increase to £10 and £11.80 respectively at the same rate.
More than 100 drivers were consulted, with most agreeing the changes were appropriate.
Councillor Ian Fisher, leader of the Conservative group at the borough council, said although the proposals did not represent a big increase, efforts should be made to keep Ipswich taxis affordable when compared to other authorities
Ipswich ranks as the 86th most expensive out of 344 authorities for two-mile daytime journeys.
Mr MacDonald said he expected the authority to fall down the ranks as other councils considered their own increases.
Executive councillors backed the proposals - with five votes for and one against.
The new fares will apply from November 5.
The rise in fares come after Ipswich Borough Council unveiled a new taxi rank on the Waterfront.
