The Council is asking residents to fill in a survey giving their views on a new taxi policy for the Cty
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There is little information provided about the costs of any changes. It suggests that a wheelchair accessible cab should be available 24/7.
Residents can give a view on whether taxis should be coloured black (doesn’t include private hire vehicles). but several areas are not explored.
It seems that there will be a trend towards using the “London” cab design. That may be a relief for thse passengers who find the van conversions which have gained in popularity in recent years awkward to access.
But there is no attempt made to probe why many customers opt for the UBER option (although it is not licensed in York).
One attraction of that system, which is App based, is that potential customers know how much they will be charged (more at busy times), are given details of pick up times and when they will arrive at their destination.
Useful information fot the user but perhaps an inconvenience for the trade.
The last time that additional taxi licences were offered in the City there were no takers. (click)
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