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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by Trudy Harrison (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Taxis: Fuels

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the impact of increased fuel prices on the viability of taxi businesses.

Answer

Private hire vehicle operators are able to set their own fares so fuel price increases can be considered. Licensing authorities are responsible for setting taxi fare tariffs, these should pay regard to the needs of the travelling public and what it is reasonable to expect people to pay, but also to the need to give taxi drivers the ability to earn a sufficient income and so incentivise them to provide a service when it is needed.

My Rt Hon Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has just announced a temporary 12 month cut to duty on petrol and diesel of 5p per litre, representing a saving worth around £100 for the average car driver, £200 for the average van driver, and £1500 for the average haulier.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
144908
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Fuels Prices Taxis
Link
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