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Thu 09 Sep 2010Taxi fares will not be increased, rules regulator
TAXI FARES have been put on hold after the Commission for Taxi Regulation ruled an increase would not benefit taxi drivers.
Announcing the decision yesterday, commissioner for taxi regulation Kathleen Doyle also dismissed calls from consumers for a reduction in fares. “There is no evidence that a reduction in fares would stimulate demand and there is similarly no evidence that an increase in fares would deliver any benefits to the industry,” said Ms Doyle.
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