REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 65 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976

VARIATION OF THE TABLE OF FARES FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES

Notice is hereby given that the Council proposes to vary the table of fares for the hiring of hackney carriages plying for hire within the Borough of Redditch to that set out below:-

Tariff One

Tariff Two

Tariff Three

For the first 880 yards or part thereof

£3.20

£4.45

£6.40

For each subsequent 176 yards

£0.14

£0.14

£0.28

Equivalent to:

£1.40 per mile

£1.40 per mile

£2.80 per mile

Waiting time -for each 30 seconds

£0.10

£0.10

£0.20

Extra Charges

For each dog (except guide dogs)

£1.50

For each passenger in excess of 6

£0.50

Explanation of Tariffs Applicable

Tariff One

6am - Midnight

Tariff Two

Midnight - 6am and Bank Holidays

Tariff Three

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day

Note if the vehicle or seating is so soiled by any passenger or animal as to require cleaning, the proprietor may make a charge. This must be made clear to the passenger at the end of the journey there will be a maximum charge of £75.00.

Any objections to the proposed variation of the table of fares can be made in writing to the address shown below. Objections must be received no later than Wednesday 19th September 2018.

If no objections are received or are received but later withdrawn, the new table of fares will apply with effect from Wednesday 19th September 2018.

If objections are received and not withdrawn, these will be considered by the Council before a decision is taken in relation to varying the table of fares.

Licensing and Support Services Manager

Redditch Borough Council c/o Worcestershire Regulatory Services Wyre Forest House Finepoint Way, Kidderminster

Worcestershire, DY11 7WF Date of publication: 22nd August 2018