Taxi fares in Wirral will rise within days after the move was approved by Wirral Council.
The starting charge during the day for black cabs in Wirral and up to four miles outside of the area will increase by 40p to £3.60.
Starting tariffs for Hackney carriages at night will increase from £3.60 to £5 and the bank holiday starting price will increase from £3.80 to £5. A rate for Christmas and Boxing Day will be reduced from £6 to £5.
