CHANGES to hackney cab fares in Barrow are set to come into operation on February 1, it has been announced.
It will be the first change in hackney fares in the borough for a decade.
Fares for distances of half a mile or less are to increase - from £2.40 to £2.80 between 7am and midnight, from £3.60 to £4.20 between midnight and 7am, and from £4.80 to £5.60 on bank holidays, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
The rate for each one-tenth of a mile driven after the half-mile mark is to remain the same at all times of the year.
However, for hirings begun between midnight and 7am, the 'waiting time' cost is to increase from 15p to 20p for each 30 seconds. For bank holiday, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve hire, this figure is to increase from 20p to 40p.
The council says any raise or reduction in fares factors in changing costs such as fuel, insurance and vehicle maintenance.
Objections to the change in rates should be emailed to commercial@barrowbc.gov.uk or made in writing to: head of public protection, public protection, town hall, Duke Street, Barrow, LA14 2LD.
