https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/cabrates/Recent content in cabrates on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 21 Jun 2026 05:13:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/midland-city-approves-taxi-fare-increase-amid-industry-concerns/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:13:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/midland-city-approves-taxi-fare-increase-amid-industry-concerns/Taxi fares in Worcester are set to rise following approval from Worcester City Council to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys. The decision comes despite ongoing worries that the price hike could hurt both drivers and customers in an already competitive market. The fare adjustment, requested by the Worcester Taxi Association representing over 200 drivers, will see the initial hiring fee, known as the flag fare, increase from £4.