Cab drivers’ anger over Telford fare rises
Wednesday 27th April 2011, 7:13PM BST.
Black cab drivers in Telford today angrily accused council licensing chiefs of “taking the mickey” over implementing planned fare increases.
The hike, which would see an average 10-mile journey cost £2 more, was approved a month ago by the council after a request from Telford Hackney Carriage Association.
But drivers said today it had still not come into force and they were struggling to make ends meet.
Malcolm Hayward, a driver in the town, said: “We really need the rise now, not next month, or next year. We’re struggling.
“The council is taking the mickey.
“We would like to do something to show how angry we are feeling but we are self employed, if we’re not in the car we’re not making any money.”
Members of Telford & Wrekin Council’s licensing committee voted unanimously to publish a formal notice advertising the proposed increases. But after more than a month the 28 day consultation has still not been opened.
The rise was requested by the Hackney Carriage Association in the face of spiralling fuel prices, insurance and the cost of living.
Suzanne Fisher, licensing manager for Telford & Wrekin Council, said: “The legal notice to open up the 28 day consultation will go out as soon as possible.”
UK News
Most Commented
- Clampdown on Shrewsbury chuggers
- Bishop's gay marriage views do nothing to support bible teachings
- Planners ordered to stay on Newport visit bus
- Letter: Angered by close encounter of the furred kind
- Letter: Alcohol price plans annoy me
- Shrewsbury’s broadband speed one of slowest in UK
- Letter: No sense in overseas job adverts
Shropshire Star on Twitter
Keep updated with the latest breaking news and content on our Twitter feed.
Lifestyle
Interactive Dining Out map
Hundreds of reviews by the Shropshire Star and Express & Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.
Entertainment
All the film reviews
Before you plan a trip to the pictures, get our critics' verdicts on all the latest movie releases.
OUR NEW APP
Get the new Shropshire Star app
Download the Shropshire Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.
shropshirestar.com
Popular sections
Useful links
Now if it was a rise in councillors expenses it would have been implemented immediately, and proberly back dated.
Report abuse
Nobody uses black cabs anymore anyway, private minicab companies are much cheaper.
Report abuse