Rochford District Council has agreed taxi fare increases taking effect from October, with debate centred on how short journeys fare.
Yellow Advertiser / Echo reporting matches earlier coverage: Monday–Saturday daytime first 440 yards rising from £4 to £4.50 from 1 October — the first change since May 2024 — while later distance rates stay the same. Councillors warned pensioners and mobility-impaired residents on brief local trips face an immediate 12.5% jump, while longer rides barely move. Supporters argue drivers need help with fuel and operating costs after two years without a rise.