Taxi fare increase consultation

Views sought on proposals to potentially increase the maximum taxi fare tariff

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a public consultation on a 2022 taxi fares review. DfI is inviting the public, the taxi industry, both operators and drivers, plus relevant stakeholders, including the Consumer Council, to provide their views on proposals.

Officials are undertaking a 2022 review of the current maximum taxi fare with a view to potentially implementing an increase. The review has considered a number of costs, including fuel and labour, insurance, vehicle tax and the cost of depot rent. Benchmarking with other jurisdictions has also been carried out.

In considering an increase to the maximum fare DfI wants to support drivers and operators in their ability to earn a fair income and an increase may go some way to encouraging new drivers into the taxi industry. However there needs to be balance against the needs of taxi customers, including vulnerable passengers.

Find out more about the consultation and how to respond.

First published 15 August 2022