Published: 28 January 2026
From: Business and economy
ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾ Borough Council has confirmed that there will be no increases to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing fees and charges for the coming year.
With inflation significantly above zero, the decision represents an effective real terms cut for the taxi trade, helping to ease financial pressures on local drivers.
The freeze follows a full review of licensing costs, with the council satisfied that existing fees remain sufficient to ensure that the service continues to be self funding.
The decision to freeze current fees and charges for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire taxis is extremely welcome. We are aware of the financial pressures that the trade is facing and this is a real terms cut to the charges. The position will continue to be kept under review, but it is positive that we can maintain current fee levels for the time being, and I am pleased we are doing so.
Councillor Yasmin Khan
Cabinet member for Public Protection
ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾ Borough Council
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