❗Is Cornwall Council quietly dismantling our taxi system — without saying so?
Cornwall Council is pursuing a unified Hackney Carriage tariff across all six zones. They say it’s just about fares — but the truth is:
- Tariff harmonisation only makes sense if zoning is going to be scrapped.
- But they have yet to declare that is their intention, and there’s been NO open discussion. NO proper consultation. NO honesty.
⚠️ IS THIS IS DE-ZONING THROUGH THE BACK DOOR?
They’re not saying it outright — but by changing fares now, they’re removing the foundation of the zoned system without a vote, without input, and without consent.
Is this reform – or is it restructuring by stealth?
❌ WHAT HAPPENS IF DE-ZONING GOES AHEAD?
- Drivers flood into our town, chasing high-demand jobs – stealing your work – especially at night.
- Rural areas are further abandoned — no drivers, no coverage.
- Your Earnings cut in half? — taken by opportunists from other areas.
- No Rank Space — Already swamped Ranks, further swamped by operators who have dropped in for the evening.
- You think it’s bad now?
Any operator who drops people in the town, can now lawfully stay and work until the return pickup time – taking your work!
🛑 THIS IS A WARNING TO THE TRADE IN NEWQUAY
Do we want Cornwall Council to:
- Change tariffs without a public conversation about zoning.
- Pretend this isn’t part of a bigger agenda.
- Push policy quietly through the back door.
📣 ASK YOURSELF — AND EACH OTHER:
Do YOU want the de-zoning of Cornwall’s taxi system? How will that affect your business? Should the Council be allowed to dismantle zones without a formal consultation?