URL: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2598

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To set the level of Hackney Carriage Tariff for licensed Hackney Carriage vehicles in the Borough of Fareham.   Earlier this year, the Fareham Taxi & Private Hire Association approached the Council’s Licensing team seeking an increase to the Hackney Carriage Tariff.  Although Licensing generally in a non-Executive function and matters are dealt with by the Licensing Committee, the setting of the Tariff is an Executive function.   A consultation was undertaken with taxi vehicle owners.  Of those who responded to the consultation, 17 (85%) agreed with the proposal as suggested by the Association, whilst 3 (15%) respondents indicated that the Tariff should remain as is.   This matter was considered by the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Committee on 26 November 2024 and they have recommended the proposed increase to the Executive.

Content: To set the level of Hackney Carriage Tariff for licensed Hackney Carriage vehicles in the Borough of Fareham.   Earlier this year, the Fareham Taxi & Private Hire Association approached the Council’s Licensing team seeking an increase to the Hackney Carriage Tariff.  Although Licensing generally in a non-Executive function and matters are dealt with by the Licensing Committee, the setting of the Tariff is an Executive function.   A consultation was undertaken with taxi vehicle owners.  Of those who responded to the consultation, 17 (85%) agreed with the proposal as suggested by the Association, whilst 3 (15%) respondents indicated that the Tariff should remain as is.   This matter was considered by the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Committee on 26 November 2024 and they have recommended the proposed increase to the Executive. RESOLVED that the Executive approves the proposed changes to the Hackney Carriage Tariff as recommended by the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Committee as follows:   (i)            that the Tariff be amended to an initial £3.20 charge and then 20p for the first 162 metres, followed by 20p every 153 metres; and   (ii)          an increase in the soilage charge included within the Tariff from &70 to £85.

Date of Decision: January 13, 2025