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Taxi Drivers Push for 8% Fare Hike, Council Wonders If Maybe There's a Better Idea
Taxi fares might rise 8% in North Tyneside, because fuel prices are up, and so is everyone's blood pressure.
2026-08-22
BBC Business
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