North Lanarkshire Council has approved an increase in taxi fares within the local authority area.
Following a consultation with North Lanarkshire Joint Taxi Trade Association, it was recommended that an increase from £2.60 to £3 for distances of up to 880 yards be granted.
Other charges affected by the review are for taxis called but not used between 5am and midnight where the rate was £2.40 but will become £3 while for those called between midnight and 5am the charge will increase from £3.40 to £4.
As the licensing authority the council reviews taxi fares every 18 months and recommended the uplift due to increased cost of living for taxi operators, rising fuel prices, the expense of replacing vehicles, increased insurance premiums and the need to attract new people to the trade.
The changes were unanimously approved by NLC’s Finance and Resources committee at a recent meeting.
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