Taxi driver fees and charges consultation June 2022
This consultation is now closed.
It was open from 21 June 2022 to 1 August 2022.
Why the taxi fees are being consulted on
West Suffolk Council has responsibility for the regulation and administration of taxi licences in the district. During this time there have been significant increases in the costs in licensing administration which need to be reflected in our fees. The increased workloads are a result of national changes in Government guidance which West Suffolk must follow.
The council is consulting with all stakeholders on the proposed fee changes. We are asking whether you agree that we have followed the correct legislative requirements and used an appropriate approach to setting the fees
The consultation will run from 21 June 2022 to 5pm 1 August 2022.
The proposed changes
Briefing note - Exploring the approach to setting fees and charges for taxi licensing
The proposed changes are set out in the tables below.
Table 1 Hackney carriage and private hire - yearly fees
| Hackney carriage vehicle licence | Fee |
|---|---|
| current | £163 |
| proposed | £209 |
| Private hire vehicle licence | Fee |
| Current | £154 |
| Proposed | £188 |
Table 2 Operator’s fees
| Operators fees | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fees (1 year) | £100 (calculated from over 3 vehicles, 3 yearly fee, as not currently offered by West Suffolk Council) |
£134 |
| Operator fees (up to 3 vehicles, 3 years) | £200 | - |
| Operator fees (over 3 vehicles, 3 years) | £301 | - |
| Operator fees (5 years) | £502 (calculated from over 3 vehicles, 3 yearly fee, as not currently offered by West Suffolk Council) |
£539 |
Table 3 Combined driver’s fees – three yearly
| Combined driver’s fees (1 year) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Current | £69 (calculated from combined driver’s, three yearly fee, as not currently offered by West Suffolk Council) |
| Proposed | £174 |
| Combined driver’s fees (3 years) | Fee |
| Current | £206 |
| Proposed | £308 |
How to comment on the fee changes
If you would like to provide feedback, please complete the Online Taxi fees and charges review survey