Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 52777
Taxis: Fares
Tabled: 15 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025
Question
Lorraine Beavers
Labour — Blackpool North and Fleetwood
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing mandatory fare meters in private hire vehicles.
Answer
Simon LightwoodLicensing authorities have the power to set maximum taxi fares for journeys within their area. Regulated fares provide an important element of customer protection in the rank and hail market where passengers do not have a choice over which vehicle they hi...
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