April 14, 2008

Fares rise but not taxi vouchers

THE recent taxi fare hike is likely to hit the elderly and infirm who still rely on the same amount of vouchers.

A two-mile journey now costs £5, or £7.50 after 11pm, but Dacorum Borough Council's voucher allocation remains £100.

The vouchers are given to those who are unable to use buses.

A council spokesman said: "Dacorum is in a minority amongst other councils in issuing such vouchers and £100 a year is above average."

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