§ Mr. Bendallasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will now announce an increase in London taxi fares; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyI have made an order increasing London taxi fares wih effect from Sunday 14 July. The overall effect will be to increase fares by about 8.2 per cent. on average.
The new tariff will incorporate a minimum 80p—including an unchanged hiring charge of 40p—for the first 1,068 yards or three minutes and 36 seconds. The rate will then be 20p for every 534 yards or one minute and 48 seconds up to six miles and 20p for each 356 yards or one minute and 12 seconds thereafter. All extra charges remain unchanged.