South Lakeland taxi drivers are calling for the maximum meter rate to be raised to bring it ‘in line with inflation’. Windermere driver Sarah Ibbetson said the lack of change in the rate, which has been in place since 2014, was causing ‘considerable hardship’ as costs had increased in the same period. South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) has said it is ‘committed to reviewing fares later this year’ and ‘will seek to engage with taxi drivers, operators and members of the public’. Mrs Ibbetson said costs had risen – including the charges SLDC imposes for having a taxi licence. “Taxi drivers have seen their actual income diminish enormously,” she said.
South Lakeland taxi drivers warn they face considerable hardship without maximum rate rise
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