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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 01 August 2022 Dear Councillor Licensing Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Tuesday, 09 August 2022 Time: 10:00 Venue: By Microsoft Teams, The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Cleland Sneddon Chief Executive Members Andy Carmichael (Chair), Bert Thomson (Depute Chair), Joe Fagan (ex officio), Poppy Corbett, Geri Gray, Julia Marrs, Monique McAdams, Mark McGeever, David Shearer, Helen Toner Substitutes Robert Brown, Janine Calikes, Margaret Cowie, Katy Loudon, Kenny McCreary, Davie McLachlan 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 14 June 2022 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Item(s) for Decision 3 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As amended) - Licensing of Taxis - Review of Taxi Fares Report dated 21 July 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 7 - 16 Urgent Business 4 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. Exclusion of Press and Public 5 Exclusion of Press and Public It is recommended that the Committee makes the following resolution:- "That, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it is likely that there will be disclosure of exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act." Item(s) for Decision 6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Request to Lift Suspension of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 277 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Carol Lyon Clerk Telephone: 07385370065 Clerk Email: carol.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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LICENSING COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via MS Teams and in the Banqueting Hall, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 14 June 2022 Chair: Councillor Andy Carmichael Councillors Present: Councillor Margaret Cowie (substitute for Councillor Monique McAdams), Councillor Geri Gray, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Mark McGeever, Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute), Councillor Helen Toner Councillors' Apologies: Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Monique McAdams Attending: Finance and Corporate Resources C Lyon, Administration Officer; G Mays, Legal Services’ Adviser; C McKee, Licensing and Registration Co-ordinator; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant 1 Declaration of Interests The following interests were declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Thomson Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended):- ♦ Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 140 Application for Renewal of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 140 Application for Renewal of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 013 Known to referee of applicant 2 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Licensing of Taxis – Review of Taxi Fares A report dated 23 May 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the progress of the fares review in the Clydesdale, East Kilbride, Hamilton and Cambuslang and Rutherglen zones of South Lanarkshire. In terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended by Section 174 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010), there was a requirement for licensing authorities to review taxi fares in their area every 18 months. At its meeting held on 27 June 2013, this Committee agreed to calculate all future increases based on an agreed formula. On 22 February 2022, this Committee agreed that, subject to any representations received, the fares review for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen and Hamilton zones would take place on the basis that there would be no increase to the current tariffs. The current tariffs were shown in Appendix 1 of the report. 2 3
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In respect of the Clydesdale zone, the trade suggested an increase of 60 pence over the average 2 mile hire, however, the Committee agreed an increase of 50 pence over the average 2 mile hire. The Committee also agreed further increases, as detailed in Appendix 2 to the report. In respect of the East Kilbride zone, Committee had accepted a proposed increase of 40 pence over the average 2 mile hire and further increases, as detailed in Appendix 3 to the report. The proposed Cambuslang and Rutherglen, Clydesdale, East Kilbride and Hamilton fares reviews had been advertised in the press and on the Council’s website in accordance with the legislation and no responses had been received. The Legal Services’ Adviser intimated that he had received correspondence from a Hamilton taxi operator requesting that an increase to the fares tariff be considered in the Hamilton zone. Following discussion, the Committee agreed that the fares review process for Cambuslang and Rutherglen and Hamilton zones should be extended to allow for further consultation to determine whether or not there should be an increase to the fares tariff. The Committee decided: (1) that the fares review process for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen and Hamilton zones be extended to allow for further consultation to determine whether or not there should be an increase to the fares tariff; (2) that, on the basis that no objections or representations had been received following the press and website adverts, there be an increase of 50 pence over the average 2 mile hire and various other increases, as detailed in Appendix 2 to the report, in the Clydesdale zone; and (3) that, on the basis that no objections or representations had been received following the press and website adverts, there be an increase of 40 pence over the average 2 mile hire and various other increases, as detailed in Appendix 3 to the report, in the East Kilbride zone. [Reference: Minutes of 22 February 2022 (Paragraph 3)] 3 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 4 Exclusion of Press and Public The Committee decided: that, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that it was likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act. 4
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5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 140 A report dated 26 May 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted proposing that consideration be given to whether private hire car operator’s licence No 140 should be suspended or revoked. In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was present and represented by B Reid, Solicitor. A letter of complaint and a court update had been received from Police Scotland and Inspector Conn was heard. On 29 June 2021, this Committee decided to defer the decision until the conclusion of the court case. The Committee decided: that private hire car driver’s licence No 140 for the East Kilbride zone be not suspended or revoked. [Reference: Minutes of 29 June 2021 (Paragraph 6)] 6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 140 A report dated 26 May 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for the renewal of private hire car driver’s licence No 140 in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was present and represented by B Reid, Solicitor. An objection had been received from Police Scotland and Inspector Conn was heard. The Committee decided: that the application for the renewal of private hire car driver’s licence No 140 in the East Kilbride zone be granted for a period of 1 year. 7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 013 A report dated 26 May 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for the renewal of private hire car operator’s licence No 013 in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was present and represented by B Reid, solicitor. An objection had been received from Police Scotland and Inspector Conn was heard. The Committee decided: that the application for the renewal of private hire car operator’s licence No 013 in the East Kilbride zone be granted. Councillor Thomson, having declared an interest in items 5, 6 and 7, withdrew from the meeting during their consideration 5
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8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Request to Lift Suspension of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 277 A report dated 26 May 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on a request to lift the suspension of private hire car driver’s licence No 277 in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). Private hire car driver’s licence No 277 had been suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of licence by this Committee on 25 May 2021 following a complaint received from Police Scotland dated 20 April 2021. In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the applicant. The Legal Services’ Adviser intimated that he had received a request from the applicant’s solicitor that the hearing be continued to a future meeting of this Committee to allow for further information to be collated. The Committee decided: that consideration of the request to lift the suspension of private hire car driver’s licence No 277 for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be continued to a future meeting of this Committee to allow the applicant’s solicitor to obtain further information. [Reference: Minutes of 25 May 2021 (Paragraph 6)] 6
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Licensing Committee Date of Meeting: 9 August 2022 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Licensing of Taxis – Review of Taxi Fares 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] further progress the fares review process in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen and Hamilton zones of South Lanarkshire ] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) agree the proposals for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone to increase the cost of the average two mile hire from £5.60 to £6.60 and waiting time from £12 per hour to £15 per hour as detailed at Appendix 2; and (2) agree the proposals for the Hamilton zone to increase the cost of the average two mile hire from £5.60 to £6.00 and various other increases as detailed at Appendix 4. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. In terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) by Section 174 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 Licensing Authorities must review taxi fares in their area every 18 months. 3.2. At its meeting held on 27 June 2013, the Licensing Committee agreed to calculate all future increases based on an agreed formula. 3.3. As members will be aware, even if there is no increase in the fares tariff, the formal review procedures require to be commenced. 4. Present Position 4.1. At its meeting on 22 February 2022 this Committee agreed that, subject to any representations received, the fares review for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen and Hamilton zones would take place on the basis that there would be no increase in the current tariffs. 4.2. At its meeting held on 14 June 2022 this Committee agreed to further consultation with the taxi trade in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen and Hamilton zones after considering representations received from taxi operators in the Hamilton zone. All taxi operators in these zones were again written to seeking their views on any proposed increases in the fares tariff. 3 7
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4.2. Proposals received in respect of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone are detailed in Appendix 1. These proposals are shown on the fares tariff card in Appendix 2. 4.3. Proposals received in respect of the Hamilton zone are detailed in Appendix 3. By way of a petition the majority of the taxi trade are requesting an increase of 40p on the flagfall to bring the cost of the average two mile hire from £5.20 to £5.60 and an increase from 60p to £1.20 on the surcharge between 10.00pm and 5.00am. Various other suggested increases have been shown on Appendix 4. 4.4. The proposed Cambuslang and Rutherglen, Clydesdale, East Kilbride and Hamilton fares reviews have been advertised in the press and on the Council’s website in accordance with the legislation and no responses from members of the public were received. Representations were received from taxi operators in the Hamilton zone. 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. The cost of Appeal to the Traffic Commissioner if the decision of the Council is appealed. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. No assessment of the impact on the environment has been made as the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) does not allow us to take this into account when determining applications and therefore we would not propose to take this into account in dealing with the statutory review of taxi fares. 8. Other Implications 8.1. The risk to the Council is that it fails to fulfil its duty to protect the public. 9. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an impact assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. 9.2. Consultation was initially carried out with the taxi trade to ascertain views on whether or not they are seeking an increase in taxi fares this year. Adverts were then placed in the press and on the Council’s website outlining the proposals for each of the zones giving a period of one month to enable anyone to comment on or object to the proposed changes to the fares tariffs. Paul Manning Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 21 July 2022 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Previous References Licensing Committee, 22 February 2022 Licensing Committee, 14 June 2022 8
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List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager Ext: 4501 (Tel: 01698 454501) E-mail: margaretmary.wilson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 9
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Appendix 1 Responses received in relation to the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Fares Review Licence number Comments 320 Increase and would like to propose a £1.00p increase on the present flagfall of £2.90p which has been the same for three years since our last fare increase. I would also propose that the waiting time which has been static for countless years be increased from £12.00 per hour to £16.00 per hour. As you will no doubt be aware fuel has risen in that time by over 80% along with licence and test fees, council tax, mortgage rates, insurance and car maintenance and repair costs, as well as astronomical rises in electricity and gas and everyday food costs. Considering all of the above points I feel my proposal is a very fair one 340 Minimum fare should start at £4.00 tariff 1, tariff 2 start £5.00 (after 10pm) Christmas fares generally could be worked out using Council guidelines at present 10
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Appendix 2 Current Fares Tariff showing proposals (Cambuslang and Rutherglen Zone) HIRE of Taxi/Private Hire Car (fitted with a taxi meter):- not exceeding 880 yards £2.90 (Proposed: £3.90) for the next NINE additional 293 yards or any part 30 pence thereafter each additional 264 yards or any part 20 pence (an average 2 mile hire of £5.60) (Proposed: £6.60) BEYOND THE AREA OF CAMBUSLANG AND RUTHERGLEN ZONE - subject to special agreement in advance with the hirer. FARES FOR WAITING TIME – 20 pence for each period of 60 seconds or any part thereof (£12 per hour). (Proposed: 25p per minute = £15 per hour) FARES BY TIME - subject to special agreement in advance with the hirer. NO FARE CHARGEABLE - for vacant return journey of the taxi/private hire car from the destination of hirer. SOILAGE CHARGE - the hirer will pay a soilage charge of £30 if the vehicle is soiled due to sickness caused by alcohol or drugs, any take-away spillage or any other fouling of the vehicle. It shall not be charged if the vehicle is soiled either due to a child being sick or due to genuine illness. SURCHARGES (1) a surcharge of 60 pence may be charged on all hires commenced after 10 pm and before 5 am. (2) a surcharge of 1/3rd of the normal metered fare may be charged for each hire from 6am on 24th December until 5am on 27th December and from 6am on 31st December until midnight on 2nd January. (3) a surcharge, to be specially agreed in advance with the hirer, may be charged for 5 or more passengers hiring a people carrier type car. (4) a surcharge of 10 pence may be charged for each passenger beyond 2. 11
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Appendix 3 Responses received in relation to the Hamilton Fares Review Licence Number(s) Comments 101 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 102 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 106 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 107 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 108 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 109 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 110 I would like to increase the flag fall from £2.80 to £3.20 an increase of 40p and keep the running mile as it is. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 111 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 112, 124, 126, 152, 195, 207, 211 and 216 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 113 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 114 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 115 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 118 Increase I would like the meter to start at least £3.50. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 123 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 125 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 132 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 137 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 138 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 139 I would like to propose a 40p increase on our flag fall and a 10p increase on the running mile 140 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 141 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 142 We have not had a price increase in 5 years and are faced with rapidly increasing costs in fuel maintenance and operating. I therefore propose that the flag fall increases from 2.80 to 3.40 with an additional 10p increase in the running mile from 1.60 to 1.70. Currently this would bring us closer to but still below the fares being charged by private hires in the local area. 12
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Additionally I propose a review on the pricing structure being charged between the hours of 10pm and 5am both Friday and Saturday. As private hire companies are operating at a meter and a third during these hours 144 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 148 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 149 Increase the flag fall to go up 40p (£2.80 to £3.20) and after 10pm to £4 start and keep the running mile the same this would be the easiest way for an increase to be applied and would help very much with the rising fuel and running costs. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 156 Increase at least £3:50 starting fare and a £1:60 running mile 157 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 159 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 165 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 168 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 169 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 172 Flag 40p night time 60p because of fuel increase. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 174 Increase from £2.80 up to £3.20 then after 10pm £3.40 up to £4.00. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 178 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 179 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 180 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 184 Increase in my view would be at present it is £2.80 during day time and £3.40 after 22hrs time. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm. 05.00 am I would like to propose that the day time fare be increased to £3.40 and the night time fare increased from £3.40 to £4.00 185 and 234 See attached email dated 12 June 2022 and further comments as follows:- South Lanarkshire's Public Hire Tariff remains one of the lowest out of all of the UK councils, the UK average currently stands at £7.35 for a two mile journey with other Scottish Councils all above South Lanarkshire in terms of tariff. E.g. East Ayrshire currently has their Tariff at £7.60 according to Private Hire and Taxi Magazine, that has increased by £1.60 this year. Please find our proposed Public Hire Tariff on behalf of public hire operators based at Well-Man Cars: Regular Tariff First mile (1760 yards) - £3.70 Every 117 yards after first mile - £0.10 Waiting Time (no standing waiting time) - £0.25 per minute Soilage Charge - £40 Example 2 miles = £5.20 (approx) 13
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Weekend Premium Tariff (Thursday-Sunday, 11pm-5am) First mile (1760 yards) - £4.80 Every 117 yards after first mile - £0.14 Waiting Time (no standing waiting time) - £0.25 per minute Soilage Charge - £40 Example 2 miles = £6.85 (approx) (Please note on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and on New Year's Day regular tariff is doubled) Christmas/New Year Double Fare First mile (1760 yards) - £7.00 Every 117 yards after first mile - £0.20 Waiting Time (no standing waiting time) - £0.25 per minute Soilage Charge - £40 Example 2 miles = £10.00 (approx) These fare increases we feel would be in line with other councils across Scotland and the UK and is needed at this time. 190 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 191 Would like 0.40p on the meter in the morning and 0.60p on the meter at night time. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 193 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 199 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 200 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 202 Increase due to the rise in fuel prices. Please could we have 60 pence more on both day and night time flag falls. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 206 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 209 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 210 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 212 The UK average currently stands at £7.35 for a two mile journey with other Scottish councils all above South Lanarkshire in terms of tariff. E.G East Ayrshire currently has there tariff at £7.60 according to Private Hire and Taxi magazine, that has increased by £1.60 this year. Please find our proposed Public hire tariff Regular Tariff First Mile (1760yards) £3.50 Every 117 yards after first mile - £0.10 Waiting time (no standing waiting time) - £0.25 per minute Soilage charge -£40 Example 2 miles = £5.00 (approx) Weekend Premium Tariff (Thursday-Sunday,11pm-5am) First mile (1760 yards)-£4.80 Every 117 yards after first mile- £0.14 Waiting time (no standing waiting time)-£0.25 per minute Soilage charge -£40.00 Example 2 miles = £6.85 approx (Please note on Christmas day and boxing day and on New years day regular tariff is doubled) Christmas/New year's day 14
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Double Fare First mile (1760yards)- £7.00 Every 117 yards after first mile £0.20 Waiting time (no standing waiting time)-£0.25 per minute Soilage charge £40 Example 2 miles = £10.00 approx These fare increase we feel would be in line with other councils across Scotland and the UK and is needed at this time 213 Increase £2.80 + 40p on flagfall then + extra 20p on running mile 214 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 215 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 220 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 221 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 223 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 224 Increase £3:50 during day and £4:00 after 10pm. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 225 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 227 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 228 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 230 40 pence on the flag fall and 60 pence on the flag fall after 10pm 232 The flag fall up by 40p. Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 233 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 236 Signed petition - Increase from £2.80 to £3.20 before 10am and from £3.40 to £4 after 10pm 15
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Appendix 4 Current Fares Tariff showing proposals (Hamilton Zone) HIRE of Taxi/Private Hire Car (fitted with a taxi meter) – Not exceeding 880 yards £2.80 (Proposed: £3.20) For each additional 220 yards or any part thereof 20 pence (an average 2 mile hire of £5.20) (Proposed: £5.60) BEYOND THE AREA OF HAMILTON ZONE - subject to special agreement in advance with the hirer. WAITING TIME – 20p for each period of 60 seconds or part thereof (£12 per hour). (Proposed: 25p per minute = £15 per hour) STOPPAGE(S) AT REQUEST OF HIRER – 20p for each period of 60 seconds or part thereof (£12 per hour). FARES BY TIME - subject to special agreement in advance with the hirer. NO FARE CHARGEABLE - for vacant return journey of taxi/private hire car from destination of hirer. SOILAGE CHARGE - the hirer will pay a soilage charge of £30 (Proposed: £40) if the vehicle is soiled due to sickness caused by alcohol or drugs, any take-away spillage or any other fouling of the vehicle. It shall not be charged if the vehicle is soiled either due to a child being sick or due to genuine illness. SURCHARGES (1) a surcharge of 60p (Proposed: £1.20) may be charged for each hire begun between the hours of 10pm and 5 am. (2) a surcharge of 1/3rd of the normal metered fare may be charged for each hire from 6am on 24th December until 5am on 27th December and from 6am on 31st December until midnight on 2nd January. (3) a surcharge, to be specially agreed in advance with the hirer, may be charged for 5 or more passengers hiring a people carrier type car. 16