Taxi Point iconTaxi PointSep 14, 2026

Uber competition fuels cabbie concern ahead of decision on Coventry City Council taxi fare increase

The changes, requested by Unite on behalf of the Coventry taxi trade, would leave the initial daytime, night-time and bank holiday charges unchanged. However, the distance and waiting time covered by those charges would be reduced, causing the meter to reach its next increment sooner.

Uber competition fuels cabbie concern ahead of decision on Coventry City Council taxi fare increase

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The changes, requested by Unite on behalf of the Coventry taxi trade, would leave the initial daytime, night-time and bank holiday charges unchanged.

However, the distance and waiting time covered by those charges would be reduced, causing the meter to reach its next increment sooner.

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The changes, requested by Unite on behalf of the Coventry taxi trade, would leave the initial daytime, night-time and bank holiday charges unchanged. However, the distance and waiting time covered by those charges would be reduced, causing the meter to reach its next increment sooner.

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