Rother District Council’s cabinet has backed varying the hackney fare card — about a 10% overall rise — citing fuel swings since April 2023.
Sussex Express / Argus coverage says higher starting fares, money added after shorter distances and waits, extra passengers 30p→40p and dogs 20p→30p, with the late premium starting at midnight instead of 11pm. Officers called the package reasonable after diesel moved between roughly 141p and 191p/litre. Public consultation follows; if unopposed, October implementation was the aim.