Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support

The Committee considered a report which advised that in terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, the Local Authority requires to fix maximum fares and other charges in connection with the hire of taxis operating in their area and to review the scales for taxi fares and other charges on a regular basis. The fares were last reviewed by members on 24th October 2018 and took effect on 22nd April 2019. The delay between the fares being reviewed and taking effect was due to an appeal being lodged with the Traffic Commissioner on 14th February 2019, which was later withdrawn.

Decision

The Committee:-

1.     Agreed to commence the review of fares in order that this could be completed within the 18 months required in terms of the Act.

2.     Agreed that the consultation required in terms of the Act will be in writing.

(Ref: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 16 April 2020, submitted)