Fares for black cabs in Manchester are set to increase this summer as drivers declare a 'crisis' in the trade caused by Covid, fuel prices and the cost of living.
Hackney carriage drivers have called for an 80p surcharge to help them cope with rising fuel prices until a wider review of fares takes place later this year.
The 'emergency' measure would take effect from July if Manchester council's executive body agrees to the recommendations of the licensing committee.
It comes after cabbies told the committee that the price of diesel has risen to around £1.90 a litre, compounding the 'crisis' faced by the trade during Covid.
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