Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 19, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   i)              The method of calculating hackney carriage fares, as set out in Appendix A to this report be agreed;   ii)             The revised table of fares as set out in Appendix B to this report be approved;   iii)           That the revised table of fares be subject to public consultation from 27 March 2025 to 10 April 2025 (“the consultation period”) and to delegate authority to the Head of Environmental Health and Licensing to undertake all necessary action in connection with the said consultation be agreed; and   iv)           That the revised table of fares will be effective from 11 April 2025 if no objections are received during the consultation period, be noted.     REASONS   i)              To revise hackney carriage fares throughout the District; and   ii)             To provide consistency in the setting of hackney carriage fares.     ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT   To not review hackney tariffs may lead to a reduction in the availability of hackney carriages in the Horsham District. This would have an adverse effect on drivers and the travelling public.