Published: April 15, 2008
Soaring fuel costs prompt taxi fares hike in Burnham-On-Sea

Taxi fares in Burnham-On-Sea and other parts of the district are being increased this month.

Sedgemoor District Council's licensing committee has unanimously backed the five per cent price increase to help taxi firms cope with rising fuel prices.

Charges are now £2.20 for the first 760 metres of a journey, compared to the previous rate of £2.20 for the first 800 metres.

Overall costs for customers now work out at 20 pence for every 171 metres instead of 20 pence for every 180 metres. A waiting rate of 20p per 40 seconds also applies.

The Sedgemoor Hackney and Private Hire Drivers’ Association had asked for the increase to help its members.