It is hoped the changes will encourage more taxi drivers to work at night and over Christmas
Falkirk taxi firms are hoping that higher fares over the festive period will entice drivers to work at Christmas and New Year.
After a public consultation, the proposals were finally agreed by Falkirk Council 's executive on Tuesday.Other public holidays will no longer have increased fares, while Christmas and New Year will be subject to a new rate. The new tariff will be £6.00, rather than the usual £3.00 for the first 880 yards, or £3.75 for journeys between 9pm and 6 am.
Members also agreed a big increase in charges that drivers can make for soilage, which will now be £100, despite concerns that the charge could affect parents travelling with children. But he added that the substantial increase was felt to be necessary by the trade to act as a deterrent, as drivers stand to lose an entire shift if the taxi must stop operating until professionally valeted.
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