§ Mr. Stanbrookasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has yet reached a decision on the application of the London Motorcab Proprietors Association for an increase in London taxicab fares; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudlingI have today made an Order raising the minimum fare of 2s. 6d., which includes the 6d. surcharge granted last August, to 15p, and converting the unit of payment for subsequent travel from 6d. to 3p. The amount of distance 'or time bought for the incremental unit will remain unchanged. The extra charges for additional passengers, luggage, and night hirings have also been increased and are expressed in units of 3p. The new fares will come into effect on 29th March. Conversion tables showing the new fares will be displayed in each cab until a decimal taximeter is installed.