Cardiff council has announced plans to increase cab fares in the city by up to 41%. It comes after a sharp rise in fuel costs earlier this year with taxi firms saying they face a "critical situation" if changes are not introduced.
The proposal to raise fares by between 18% and 41% were first put forward by the council's cabinet in June with a public consultation taking place the following month. This consultation saw the council receive 226 letters of support from licensed drivers in the capital with many saying they were contemplating leaving the trade due to the financial pressures.
However the council also received one objection from Dragon Taxis, which represents more than 800 licensed drivers in Cardiff. They have put forward an alternative proposal which the council will consider before making its final decision.
