Taxi and Cab Fare Increases.

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A decision made (07/07/2006) regarding Amendment to the Motor Traffic (Cabs - Fares and Charges) (Jersey) Order 2006, which will increase Controlled Taxicab tariffs.

Subject:	Amendment to the Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges)(Jersey) Order 2006, which will increase Controlled Taxicab tariffs.
Decision Reference:	MD-T-2006-0055		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:	I:Minister:2006:Ministerial Decisions:MD0055 Taxi Fare Increase
Written report – Title	Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares And Charges)(Amendment)(Jersey) Order 200- Taxi Fare Increase 2006
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Alan Muir Head – Driver and Vehicle Standards
Decision(s): To make the Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges)(Amendment)(Jersey) Order 2006 and request the Department to take the necessary action to implement the Order.
Reason(s) for decision: To amend the Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges)(Jersey) Order 2006, to allow an increase in controlled taxicab fares.
Action required: Minister to sign, seal and date the Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2006. Request the Publications Editor to publish details of the Order in the Gazette. Request the Department to produce revised tariff cards for display in controlled taxicabs. Advise controlled taxicab licence holders to present their taxicabs to the Department at a convenient time after the Order takes effect to have their meters checked and sealed.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 7 July 2006