West Lothian taxi fares are to rise before Christmas after the hike confirmed and agreed by councillors.

The largest proposed rise of 9.5%, could see the cost of a Tariff 3 journey of 10 miles rise by more than £4 over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Other fees including clean up costs for soiled cabs look set to be pegged at the existing £40 charge, despite calls by some taxi operators for a hefty increase.

Jessica Chan, the council’s Acting Managing Solicitor – Litigation, Legal Services told a meeting of the council’s Executive today (Tuesday) the council has to review local taxi fares every 18 months. The fare increases agreed will run until May 2027.

Taxi operators were invited to a meeting in Livingston’s Civic Centre to discuss proposed increases in July. There are two tra

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