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CDC Information Items
Monday, 31st March, 2003

2003.03.31 - Information Items, Information Item
 

CHILTERN DISTRICT COUNCIL
 

 
 

OPEN INFORMATION ITEMS – APRIL 2003
 

 
 

 
 

1     INFORMATION ITEMS
 

 
 

     (a)

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 – Hackney Carriage Fare Increase

     Contact Officer: Martin Holt  (01494 732056)
 

 
 

Whilst no request has yet been made by taxi drivers to increase the fares they charge passengers for a journey, the policy is that the fares are reviewed annually. Officers have delegated powers to initially decide on the Table of Fares to be charged and then advertise the rate in accordance with legislative requirements.
 

 
 

If the public and/or trade make any objections the matter is referred back to committee for consideration. At which stage the Table of Fares can be revised or confirmed.
 

 
 

During last year whilst the price of fuel has remained stable other motoring costs such as insurance have risen. Whilst a minor charge in overall motoring costs, the fees charged by the District Council for the licensing of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire will be increased with effect from the 1st April 2003 by 10%.
 

 
 

In considering any increase the above factors were considered and a decision made to increase the Table of Fares by approximately 2.5% this to take effect from 28th July 2003. Such an increase would result in charge of £3.90 for a two-mile journey.
 

 
 

It is anticipated that objections will be received and that Members would then review the proposal and decide on the Table of Fares to be charged.
 

 
 

A copy of the advert is detailed below:
 

 
 

 
 

CHILTERN DISTRICT COUNCIL
 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976
 

HACKNEY CARRIAGE FARES
 

The proposed maximum Table of Fares for Hackney Carriages given below, was agreed by Chiltern District Council on 21st March 2003 under the provisions of Section 65(1) of the Act and shall have effect throughout the District from 28th July 2003.
 

 

 

 

CHARGE

 

TARIFF

MILEAGE

For the first 1760 yards (1 mile) or 515 seconds or any part thereof

For each additional 107.7 yards or 31.5 seconds

 

£2.20

£0.10

 

1 ) Standard

1 ) Rate

EXTRA CHARGES

Each passenger in excess of one

Each item of luggage in boot

Each dog (Not seeing or hearing dogs)

 

£0.15

£0.10

£0.50

 

 

NORMAL NIGHT TIME (11pm - 6am)

XMAS EVE AND NEW YEAR?S EVE (4pm - 11pm)

BANK HOLIDAYS

For the first 1760 yards (1 mile) or 562.7 seconds or any part thereof

For each additional 107.7 yards or 31.5 seconds

 

 

 

£3.30

£0.15

 

 

 

2

2

SUNDAY RATE (6am-11pm)

For the first 1760 yards (1 mile) or 562.7 seconds or any part thereof

For each additional 107.7 yards or 31.5 seconds

 

£3.80

£0.10

 

3

3

XMAS EVE AND NEW YEAR?S EVE (11pm-6.00am)

XMAS DAY, BOXING DAY, NEW YEAR?S DAY (6am - 11pm) AND NIGHT TIME ON ANY OTHER BANK HOLIDAY (11pm - 6am)

For the first 1760 yards (1 mile) or 562.7 seconds or any part thereof

For each additional 107.7 yards or 31.5 seconds

 

 

 

 

£4.40

£0.20

 

 

 

 

4

4
 

 
 

 
 

Full details are available from Director of Planning and the Environmental, Council Offices, King George V Road, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5AW.  To whom any representation or objection in respect of the above Table of Fares should be made in writing by 12th May 2003.  The Council will consider any objections on 26th June 2003 and the Table of Fares will apply from the 28th July 2003.
 

 
 

ALAN GOODRUM
 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE
 

CHILTERN DISTRICT COUNCIL               Dated 21st March 2003