Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Cabinet is being asked to keep hackney carriage fares unchanged after trade representatives requested a 30p increase to the initial fare, known as the “drop”.The report recognises rising costs for drivers, including fuel, insurance, vehicle maintenance, licensing, vehicle replacement and card payment processing. It says the trade’s request reflects “legitimate concerns” but notes that no independently veri…
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