Taxis in one part of Kent may see their flag rate – the starting price of a cab – rise from £3 to £4 in order to help drivers with the cost of living. Medway Council’s licensing sub-committee has heard how the Medway Licensed Taxi Drivers Association (MLTDA) had decided to ask for an increase after a survey of their members. Cabbies considered raising the yards travelled and waiting time tariffs but ultimately decided against this due to concerns it might make cabs uncompetitive. Rates for yards travelled will remain at 20p per 170 yards and 20p for 40 seconds of waiting time. Nigel Jackson, c…
