Written question asked by Vivian Bendall (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Answer: Mr. Bendall: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about London taxi fares and fees. [21463] Mr. Bowis: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport has made an order increasing London taxi fares by 4 per cent. with effect from Saturday 26 April. The new tariff will be: Initial minimum charge: £1.40--for the first 483 m (528.4 yd) or 108 seconds. Then 20p for each additional 241.5 m (264.2 yd) or 54 seconds until the fare exceeds £9.00 fare represents a journey of about 6 miles. Once the fare exceeds £9.20p for each 161 m (176.1 yd) or 36 seconds. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport has decided that there will be no change in the Public Carriage Office's fees for a London taxi driver's licence--£87 for a three-year licence--or in the annual fee for licensing a London taxi--£78.

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