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Northampton taxi drivers ask for 10 per cent fare increase

Taxi drivers in Northampton have said they want to put their fares up by more than 10 per cent.

The drivers of London-style black cabs - or Hackney carriages - have their fares set by Northampton Borough Council.

The drivers have not requested an increase since May 2008, but following a rise in diesel prices, they have now said the rates should go up.

The council’s licensing committee will meet tonight to discuss the issue.

A report which will be seen by councillor said: “A number of Northampton Hackney drivers, 65 in total, are seeking an increase due to a significant rise in the cost of living since their last increase and the rising cost of fuel.

“Over that five year period the cost of a litre of diesel has risen from 99.9p to a sum in the region of £1.40. An increase of 40 per cent.”

Currently, a one mile trip in a Hackney Carriage costs £3.80 in the day or £5 at night. Under the new proposals, the same journey would cost £4.20 in the day and £5.40 at night.

A ten mile journey currently costs £19 in the day or £20.80 at night. That would rise to £ 22.20 in the day or £23.40 at night.

The increases would represent a rise of 10.5 per cent.

The council committee will decide whether or not to approve the increase tonight.

source: http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/ ... -1-5645416

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Utter madness.

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IDFIMH

not really - its 5 years since their last increase

which says more about the madness of not having 2% per year than anything else.

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

I understand that, but what you are saying only compounds the madness in my view.

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IDFIMH

I understand as to why you say "Utter Madness", but every other business are putting their prices up, quite frankly it would seem that we are the only mugs not doing so.

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if you cannot be yourself, then who can you be.

Because we are the one trade in the UK which is under the most consumer pressure on fares ! People notice and complain about fares in taxis far more than they would a 10% increase on the cost of a pint of beer and we don't have a polyopoloy like the energy companies

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You can stop that sort of language at this time in the morning!

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Grandad,

So if you put up your fares by 10% it wouldn't have a detrimental effect on your business? And if so what's the point?

But you are missing my point, the fact that they haven't had an increase in 5 years just shows the local trade are clueless, and by lumping all those increases in one big rise merely confirms that view.

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IDFIMH

Taxi fares in Northampton to increase by 10 per cent from 2014



Taxi fares in Northampton are set to go up by 10 per cent at the start of next year after an increase was agreed by Northampton Borough Council.

The drivers of London-style black cabs - or Hackney carriages - asked for a fare increase to help cope with the rising price of diesel and taxi insurance.

At a meeting of the licensing committee on Tuesday night, councillors agreed to put up the fares as the drivers have not had an increase since May 2008.

Perry Mason, a taxi driver who spoke at the meeting, said: “Two and a half years ago we talked about asking for a fare increase but we decided against it as we felt it would be a burden on our passengers.

“But since then diesel has gone up and insurance has gone up and we’re really starting to feel the pinch.

“Now the economy is showing signs of recovery we feel it is the right time to ask for an increase.”

Roger Conroy (Lib Dem, Spencer), a member of the licensing committee, said he felt it was fair the Hackney Carriage drivers were given the fare increase.

He said: “Considering they’ve not had an increase since 2008, 10 per cent is the minimum I would have expected them to ask for.”

The new fare tariffs, which would result in a 40p increase on a one mile journey or extra £3.20 on a 10-mile journey, will now be publicly advertised and people will be able to raise any objections to the plans.

Following the consideration of any objections, the council will then make a final decision on whether to introduce the new fares in Northampton from January 1, 2014.

source: http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/ ... -1-5645416

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George Carlin

Yep complete and utter PILTDOWNS

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Trouble is most taxi/ph firms are in the buisness of undercutting their prices.So its hard to get the increase.Its madness to be running for a job for under 3 quid,but most are

10 miles for £23 and that's AFTER a rise.

They needed a rise. End off.

I love the headline designed to enrage the public;



Reading the article the headline should read;

Taxi fares to rise for first time in 5 years

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Thats more like it as I like to remind my customers sometimes when they moan about the metered rate we have the second lowest in the UK only Bolsover are lower but 90% of the taxis out there are discounting all their fares so it is pointless even asking for a rise

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

I thought that you set your own rates?

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Grandad,