Councillors have backed the proposals, which would keep taxi fares the same for other public holidays but increase festive charges to encourage more drivers to work.
Falkirk councillors have backed proposals to make changes to taxi tariffs, such as increasing the cost of getting a cab at Christmas and doubling the charge for soiling a vehicle.
Fares last rose in September 22 in response to concerns over rising fuel costs and while there are no plans to increase general fares, calls have been made to increase the festive fares.Members heard this suggestion is being made to encourage more drivers to work and meet demand from customers. That would mean it would no longer be more expensive to get a taxi on Easter, May Day, Falkirk Trades Fair, and the Falkirk September holiday.The proposed dates and times of the revised tariff would be from 9pm on Christmas Eve to 6am on 27 December 27 and 9pm on 31 December 31 to 6 am on January 3.
The forum is also suggesting that a £5 charge be introduced for larger capacity vehicles that have been engaged for more than four passengers or for large items such as luggage/ golf clubs, as the cost of running larger vehicles is making such journeys uneconomic.Now that the proposals have been approved by the executive, members of the public and businesses will have an opportunity to comment.
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