Cumberland Council seeks views on taxi fare changes
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 09:55 · Archive
Cumberland Council is consulting on proposed changes to Hackney Carriage taxi fares across the area.
Cumberland Council is consulting on proposed changes to maximum Hackney Carriage taxi fares across the Cumberland area. The proposed updates cover daytime, evening and overnight fares, Bank Holiday, Christmas and New Year tariffs, waiting time charges, passenger and luggage fees, and other supplementary charges.
Counsellor Bob Kelly, the council's Executive Member for Regulatory Services, said it was important that fares remained 'fair and balanced', taking into account the costs faced by drivers while ensuring services remained affordable for passengers.
Taxi drivers, operators, residents and businesses are invited to submit comments online or in writing to the Licensing Team Manager by 4pm on 23 October. Written responses can be sent to Cumberland Council, Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG, or to licensing2@cumberland.gov.uk. The consultation opened on 9 October, and any new fares will come into operation no later than 30 November 2026.
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- Cumberland Council seeks views on proposed changes to taxi faresCumberland Council seeks views on Hackney Carriage taxi fare changes, including daytime, night, holiday tariffs and extra charges. Respond by October 23.Whitehaven News · 9 Oct, 09:24
- Cumberland Council seeks views on proposed changes to taxi faresCumberland Council seeks views on Hackney Carriage taxi fare changes, including daytime, night, holiday tariffs and extra charges. Respond by October 23.News & Star · 9 Oct, 09:24
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