Taxi fares in the capital are to rise by an average 2.7 percent Transport for London was announced last week.
The new fares will come in to effect from Saturday 5 April 2008.
Ed
Thompson, Taxi and Private Hire Director at TfL’s Public Carriage
Office, said ‘These new fares take into account the increased costs
over the year of running a black cab.’
Thompson said the
increased would ‘protect taxi drivers’ income while still providing
value for money for passengers, who enjoy a top quality service in
London.’
