A five per cent increase in taxi fares allowed by Northumberland County Council has been criticised by the county's largest association of drivers amid spiralling fuel costs.
Last week, Northumberland County Council’s licensing and regulatory committee approved the increase for hackney carriages, with the price increase taking place from July 4.
It means the flag fee for a cab will increase from £2.50 to £2.60, with passengers then paying a further 10p every 86 yards. Previously, the fare increased every 91 yards.
