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 
current £163
proposed £209
Private hire vehicle licence
Current £154
Proposed £188

 

Table 2 Operator’s 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)
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)
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