The move follows similar requests in Shropshire where the council is due to consult on a 20 per cent increase in the rate after the first mile
Hackney carriage operators – who are exclusively allowed to use taxi ranks – have to approach the council to increase regulated fares.
A spokesman for Telford & Wrekin Council said:"The council has consulted with the licensed hackney carriage proprietors on their proposed new fare tariffs. The council says further details will be made available in the information report to the licensing committee on Wednesday, July 26 and the council will follow the legal process required before making any decisions.
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