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# Time running out to give views on plan to increase taxi fares across Lichfield and Burntwood
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/time-running-out-to-give-views-on-plan-to-increase-taxi-fares-across-lichfield-and-burntwood/
- Published: 2019-12-05T09:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2019-12-05T10:04:28.000Z
- Description: Time is running out for people to have their say on plans to increase taxi fares across Lichfield and Burntwood.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, News

Time is running out for people to have their say on plans to increase taxi fares across Lichfield and Burntwood.

Local operators have called for the cost of journeys to be increased in line with neighbouring areas.

The current pricing structure has not increased since 2012 and now Lichfield District Council is proposing changes which would include:

- Normal fees from £3.60 to £3.80 for the first mile, with each subsequent 161 metres travelled going from 17p to 20p.
- Increasing out of hours fees from £4.80 to £4.90 for the first mile, with each subsequent 161 metres travelled going from 23p to 26p.
- The introduction of a waiting charge of £15 an hour after a taxi has been stationary for ten minutes, meaning.
- The soiling charge rising from £50 to £60.

Gareth Davies, head of regulatory services, housing and wellbeing, said:

> “We are inviting taxi drivers and local people to give us their views on our proposed increases to our Hackney carriage fares.   
>  
> “Our aim in setting the new fares has been to keep taxi fares affordable for local people and to make sure there is an adequate supply of taxis at all times, while understanding that drivers have rising costs and need to make a living.”  
>  
> Gareth Davies, head of regulatory services, housing and wellbeing at Lichfield District Council

Full details are available at [www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/taxifares](http://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/taxifares?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk). The consultation runs until 12th December. Comments can be sent to [taxilicensing@lichfielddc.gov.uk](mailto:taxilicensing@lichfielddc.gov.uk).