DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
MOTOR TRAFFIC (CABS - FARES AND CHARGES) (JERSEY) ORDER 2017
TAXI-CAB FARE INCREASE 2018
Purpose of the Report
To seek the support of the Minister for Infrastructure, in accordance with his powers under Articles 38(1), and (2)(a) of the Motor Traffic (Jersey) Law 1935 which provides that:
“(1) It is the duty of the Minister to prescribe by Order such matters as it is necessary or convenient to prescribe to ensure that, insofar as it is practicable to do so, there is an adequate, efficient and reasonably priced cab service available throughout Jersey at all times.
(2) The Minister may, in particular, prescribe –
(a) the fares and charges payable for the hire of cabs;”
to amend the Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges) (Jersey) Order 2017.
Background
In line with the ongoing reform of the Taxi-Cab industry to continue to review annually the scale of fares and charges and in consultation with the Minister and Industry bodies agree an appropriate annual increase.
On 9th July 2018 a meeting was held with the Jersey Taxi Drivers Association (JTDA) where a fare increase in line with 3.1% RPI was tabled.
Discussion
The Head Statistician provided the latest inflation figures on 4th June 2018 and confirmed that the latest inflation figures gave RPI(Taxi) as 3.1% for the period March 2017 to 2018, with the headline main RPI being 3.2% for the same period.
During discussions with the JTDA the outline fare increase was discussed using the RPI(Taxi) as the benchmark. The introduction of an additional Soiling Charge was also discussed.
In order to reach the necessary fare increase the addition of 1p to flag and each drop across all tariffs gives an overall Weighted Average Increase of 3.3%. The increase has been independently checked by the Head of Statistics.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to agree the fare rise as detailed and approve the amendment of the Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges) (Jersey) Order 2017 accordingly.
Reason(s) for Decision
To amend the Motor Traffic (Cabs – Fares and Charges) (Jersey) Order 2017, to allow an increase in controlled taxi-cab fares.
Action Required
Head of DVS to instruct the Law Draftsman to amend the Motor Traffic (Cabs - Fares and Charges) (Jersey) Order 2017 to reflect the amended charges.
Written by: | Head of DVS & Inspector of Motor Traffic |
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Approved by: | Director of Transport |
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