Users expecting fares to go down in wake of fuel cost reduction
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The York Council is expected to produce a new licensing code for taxi and private hire operations when it meets on 8th February. The proposed regulations include little that is new and will be subject to a consultation period.
Private hire licences will be available for 5 years and some “cross border “working will be allowed.
Compulsory training on child sex exploitation is also being introduced.
Most passengers will be looking with anticipation at the new fares stricture due to be introduced in April.
Fare levels are worked out using an index agreed by the taxi trade several years ago. A Freedom of information request at this time last year revealed that there should be a small reduction in fare levels, but this was never introduced.
Sustained low fuel cost levels over the last 12 months should mean a more significant reduction is due this year.
NB The same meeting will consider an application to renew a sex establishment license at 53 Micklegate (Mansion club)