{"id":59179,"date":"2026-05-12T11:09:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/taxi-fare-increase-to-go-out-to-consultation\/12\/05\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:09:32","slug":"taxi-fare-increase-to-go-out-to-consultation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/taxi-fare-increase-to-go-out-to-consultation\/12\/05\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxi fare increase to go out to consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A public consultation is to be held over plans to increase maximum taxi fares after the move was backed by councillors.<\/p>\n

North Yorkshire Council’s executive approved the 5% rise after hearing about the impact on drivers from steep rises in fuel prices due to the war in Iran.<\/p>\n

According to the latest figures<\/a>, unleaded has risen from 131.7p a litre to 156.8p while diesel has from from 141.4p a litre to 188.1p since the conflict started on 28 February.<\/p>\n

Lisa Ridsdale, general manager for taxi firm Take Me, told the meeting: “Taxi fares need to rise in North Yorkshire. Not to overcharge passengers, but to protect the future of a vital public service.”<\/p>\n

She said taxi fuel costs were now at between \u00a34,000 and \u00a37,500 a year, while insurance was \u00a31,500 to \u00a34,000, “depending on the driver.”<\/p>\n

“With maintenance, servicing and licensing, some drivers are facing over \u00a310,000 just to be able to work. In many cases this is no longer sustainable,” she said.<\/p>\n

Conservative councillor Simon Myers said: “The council was aware of the situation in Iran, its impact on fuel prices, and the impact that has on the taxi trade. It has a substantial impact on the council as well.”<\/p>\n

However, he added: “Although it may seem very frustrating to us and to the taxi trade, we cannot just unilaterally alter the maximum fares. The matter has to go out to consultation.”<\/p>\n

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