London Taxi Fares and Fees

HL Deb 25 April 1996 vol 571 cc104-5WA

Lord Rooney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether there is going to be an increase in London taxi fares and fees.

Viscount Goschen

We have made an order increasing London taxi fares by about 4.59 per cent. on average with effect from Saturday 27th April 1996. The new tariff will incorporate a minimum charge of £1.40 (including a hire charge of £1.00) for the first 513 metres (561.22 yards) or 111 seconds. The rate will then be 20p for every 256.5 metres (280.61 yards) or 55.5 seconds up to six miles and 20p for each 171 metres (187.07 yards) or 37 seconds thereafter.

The charge for each additional passenger will be 40p.

We have decided that there will be no increase this year in the fees of London taxi driver and vehicle licences, currently £87 and £78 respectively.