Taxi fare increases and comparisons (FOI)

Request

A.

How much has the cost of a public rank taxi / cab journey in the daytime increased by since 2013?

B

How much has the cost of a public rank taxi / cab journey in the night-time increased by since 2013?

C

How does this pricing compare to the South West of England?

D

How does this pricing compare to the UK national average?

E

How does this pricing compare to Guernsey pricing?

F

How many customer complaints were made about the pricing of public rank taxis / cabs to the Driver and Vehicle Standards department in 2016?

G

How many customer complaints were made about the attitude of drivers of public rank taxis / cabs to the Driver and Vehicle Standards department in 2016?

Response

A

1.7%

B

1.7%

C to E

This information is publically available and commercially published in trade magazines and their websites, such as for example the monthly publication Private Hire and Taxi Monthly magazine. 

Also for context within local costs of living see p.49, Taxi Regulatory Reform - Recommendations October 2013, Appendix D at the following link:

Taxi Regulatory Reform - Recommendations  

F

None.

G

One complaint was received