London Taxi Fares

HC Deb 16 June 1988 vol 135 c253W

Mr. Bendall

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will make a statement about London taxi fares.

Mr. David Mitchell

The Secretary of State has made an order increasing London taxi fares by about 6.5 per cent. on average with effect from Saturday 25 June 1988. The new tariff will incorporate a minimum fare of £1 (including an unchanged hire charge of 40p) for the first 1,305 yards or 4 minutes 21 seconds. The rate will then be 20p for every 435 yards or 1 minute 27 seconds up to six miles and 20p for each 290 yards or 58 seconds thereafter.