Hi guys need some advise to challenge this revised hackney rates or is it a done deal
on the 20 July I received this email from licensing
Dear All
A consultation exercise is about to begin to look at changes to the hackney carriage fare structure.
The proposals are just that 'proposals' or 'suggestions', there is nothing determined at this stage and therefore it would be appreciated if any responses reflect that position.
In the past we have experienced issues with some drivers setting hares running and misleading other members of the trade and we would like this consultation exercise to be positive and considered with an open mind.
There are some changes which the trade may like , other changes proposed less so. Please look at the overall changes.
The public will also be consulted as part of this exercise to obtain their views.
The main changes are as shown below :
• Introduction of a 'dead mileage' charge of £5 for journeys starting more than 10 miles from the drivers home address/taxi rank location /PS contracts
• changes to tariff 1 2 and 3
Tariff 1 to reflect day time hours only 7am- midnight
Tariff 2 the late night time economy hours from midnight onwards to 7am
Tariff 3 to reflect main public holidays only and important dates such as New Years Eve
• Reduction in waiting time fare
• Small increase in initial flag price
We would like to have as many views as possible so please take the time to consider the proposals below and respond with your thoughts or further suggestions to the Taxi Hub email address
Responses should be received no later than 10 August 2017
If you are unclear on any proposal please email the Taxi Hub for clarification
Well heres the kick in the ***** The local Taxi meter Man informs us this proposal has been Gazetted in the local Rag without any input from drivers
see
http://www.public-notices.co.uk/nationa ... ckney-carrI'm going to object as at a conservative Estimate it will reduce earning by 25% and we are already the cheapest hacks in area