North Yorkshire launches public consultation on taxi tariff review
- Perry Richardson
- Jun 19
- 1 min read
A consultation has been launched in North Yorkshire to gather views on the maximum fares that taxi drivers can charge. The six-week exercise is open until Monday 28 July.
The council sets the upper limit for taxi fares across the county, aiming to strike a balance between fair earnings for drivers and affordability for passengers. These limits apply to taxis hailed on the street or hired at a rank, but not to private hire vehicles, where fares are agreed with the operator in advance.
North Yorkshire Council said it regularly reviews the maximum fare table to ensure it remains fair and competitive. Drivers are not obliged to charge the maximum and can agree lower fares with passengers.
The council has benchmarked its current fare structure against those in neighbouring areas. It is now asking residents, businesses and drivers to take part in the consultation and provide their views before the deadline.
Executive member for licensing, Cllr Greg White, said: “It’s important that we strike the right balance between ensuring fares remain reasonable and affordable for passengers, while also reflecting the costs of operating a licensed vehicle so drivers are fairly rewarded.
"We encourage residents, drivers, and other stakeholders to share their views on the current maximum taxi fares across North Yorkshire before the end of July."
