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Scotsman
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
East Lothian taxis: Taxi fares set to rise as operators face increase in costs
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Taxi fares in East Lothian could rise by up to 25 per cent as operators say the increased National Insurance costs and a rise in the living wage has increased pressure on them. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... East Lothian licensing chiefs are set to review the current fares at a meeting next week and have been asked to consider introducing higher charges. Taxi operators have asked for the initial charge to rise by over 5 per cent from £3.60 to £3.80 with waiting time and journey fees going up by 25 per cent from 24p to 30p and 48p to 60p at Christmas. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ian Torrance, on behalf of Torrance Taxis, put forward the proposed new tariffs saying costs for operators have increased. Taxi rank in Tranent | Google Maps Speaking on behalf of himself and AC Taxis, Mr Torrance said the proposed increase was being put forward 'taking into account all additional cost such as living wage increase, National Insurance increase, no doubt an increase in taxi tests, taxi licence for which we pay for also, medical stress tests when required at a cost of £500.' He added: 'Replacement of vehicles are now costing an additional £20,000.' A report to next week's licensing sub committee says any additional fees will come into effect at the end of July, but reminds members they do not have to agree to raise the fees at all. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It also compares the current fees to neighbouring local authorities finding only Edinburgh charges more for journeys. The cost of a five mile trip for two passengers with five minutes waiting time was estimated at £18.96 in East Lothian. In Edinburgh it costs £20.03 while Midlothian taxi cost £17, West Lothian £14.40 and Scottish Borders £15.60.
Edinburgh Reporter
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Edinburgh Reporter
Taxi fares in East Lothian could rise by up to 25%
Taxi fares in East Lothian could rise by up to 25% as operators say the increased National Insurance costs and a rise in the living wage has increase pressure on them. East Lothian licensing chiefs are set to review the current fares at a meeting next week and have been asked to consider introducing higher charges. Taxi operators have asked for the initial charge to rise by over 5% from £3.60 to £3.80 with waiting time and journey fees going up by 25% from 24p to 30p and 48p to 60p at Christmas. Ian Torrance, on behalf of Torrance Taxis, put forward the proposed new tariffs saying costs for operators have increased/ Speaking on behalf of himself and AC Taxis, Mr Torrance said the proposed increase was being put forward 'taking into account all additional cost such as living wage increase, National Insurance increase, no doubt an increase in taxi tests, taxi licence for which we pay for also, medical stress tests when required at a cost of £500.' He added: 'Replacement of vehicles are now costing an additional £20,000.' A report to next week's licensing sub committee says any additional fees will come into effect at the end of July, but reminds members they do not have to agree to raise the fees at all. It also compares the current fees to neighbouring local authorities finding only Edinburgh charges more for journeys. The cost of a five mile trip for two passengers with five minutes waiting time was estimated at £18.96 in East Lothian. In Edinburgh it costs £20.03 while Midlothian taxi cost £17, West Lothian £14.40 and Scottish Borders £15.60. By Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Edinburgh Live
East Lothian taxi fares could rise 25% as drivers face increasing costs
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Taxi fares in East Lothian could rise by up to 25% as operators say the increased National Insurance costs and a rise in the living wage has increase pressure on them. East Lothian licensing chiefs are set to review the current fares at a meeting next week and have been asked to consider introducing higher charges. Taxi operators have asked for the initial charge to rise by over 5% from £3.60 to £3.80 with waiting time and journey fees going up by 25% from 24p to 30p and 48p to 60p at Christmas. It would be the second rise in six years after fare increases of up to 20% were put forward in 2023. Local authorities are required to review the charges every 18 months. Ian Torrance, on behalf of Torrance Taxis, put forward the proposed new tariffs saying costs for operators have increased/ Speaking on behalf of himself and AC Taxis, Mr Torrance said the proposed increase was being put forward "taking into account all additional cost such as living wage increase, National Insurance increase, no doubt an increase in taxi tests, taxi licence for which we pay for also, medical stress tests when required at a cost of £500." He added: "Replacement of vehicles are now costing an additional £20,000." A report to next week's licensing sub committee says any additional fees will come into effect at the end of July, but reminds members they do not have to agree to raise the fees at all. It also compares the current fees to neighbouring local authorities finding only Edinburgh charges more for journeys. The cost of a five mile trip for two passengers with five minutes waiting time was estimated at £18.96 in East Lothian. In Edinburgh it costs £20.03 while Midlothian taxi cost £17, West Lothian £14.40 and Scottish Borders £15.60.
BBC News
24-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Stoke appoint Torrance as head of recruitment
Stoke City have named Ian Torrance as their new head of has spent the past year in Italy in a similar role with Serie A club Como and replaces Lee Darnbrough who left the club in February after just eight months at the bet365 Stadium. Torrance spent 13 years with Southampton, eventually becoming their chief scout before leaving to join Como in time for their first season back in Italy's top flight."We know our work in the transfer market will need to be smart, agile and diligent for us to be successful and we believe Ian is the right person to help us implement that moving forward," Stoke's sporting director Jon Walters said., external
