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Hackney Carriage Association Pushes 8% Taxi Fare Rise

8/22/2026

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Hackney Carriage Association urges North Tyneside Council to approve an 8% taxi fare increase.
Association says fuel at 194p per litre, vehicle parts up 16% and costs up 20% drive the rise.
Proposed average cost becomes £5.52 per mile for a three-mile journey.
Labour councillor John O'Shea warns the 8% hike could burden residents and calls for a fair arrangement.

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Hackney Carriage Association urges North Tyneside Council to approve an 8% taxi fare increase.
Association says fuel at 194p per litre, vehicle parts up 16% and costs up 20% drive the rise.
Proposed average cost becomes £5.52 per mile for a three-mile journey.
Labour councillor John O'Shea warns the 8% hike could burden residents and calls for a fair arrangement.