It is to help drivers cope with fuel costs, repairs and the cost-of-living crisis
GLASGOW taxi fares are to rise by more than 19% so drivers can cope with mounting costs of fuels, repairs and the cost of living crisis.
Councillors have given the go-ahead for meter rates to increase today after an independent report advised the rise due to outgoings.He said: “There is no doubt a significant increase is required.” Dr James Cooper, from Taxi Research Partners, recommended the increase after research was carried out and a current review of taxi fare scales undertaken.
The time charge is to be changed from an increment of 20p to 30p. The time unit is increasing from 33 seconds to 42 seconds.Night time additional fees are also rising from £1.20 to £1.40 after 11pm and before 6am.
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