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The decision, made at a licensing meeting on Wednesday, June 18, will now open to public representations before final approval.

This backing follows increasing public outcry, notably after the death of 65-year-old Twickenham minicab driver Rob Dale in November 2024.

Taxi drivers had sought to raise the basic fare and subsequent distance charges, citing rising operational costs.

Graham Head, 68, was re-convicted on Thursday 19 June, by a jury at Lewes Crown Court following an eight-hour deliberation.

The proposals were put forward by the borough's taxi drivers, who cited that fares hadn't risen in three years.

The study reveals a dramatic shift in Uber's "take rate," from an initial fixed 20% (later rising to 25%) to an average of 29%, and in some instances, exceeding 50% of a fare.

This ambitious move signals a direct challenge to Waymo's established dominance and intensifies the race as Tesla also vies for a slice of the self-driving taxi industry.

The changes, approved by the new Reform executive panel on Tuesday, June 17, aim to unify the region's disparate taxi zones into one harmonised system and are set to take effect from September.

A six-week consultation has been launched to review the maximum fares for taxis operating across North Yorkshire.