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Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs

Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs
BBC Business Wednesday 17 June 2026, 05:19 UTC 1 min read
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The council agrees to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys, amid fears demand may fall.

The council agrees to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys, amid fears demand may fall.
Hackney (ORG)
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