Madam, - The taxi regulator states that the fares have been fixed following extensive public consultation.
This is a novel method of determining the income of a group of citizens.
One would not canvass parents of children on teachers' pay or consult the taxpayers on the income of public servants.
The rate per kilometre will increase by 5.5 per cent.
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The last increase was 21 months ago.
There is no commitment by the regulator to a further increase before 2008.
Two-yearly fare increases with year-round fuel increases is regressive.
Fares should be reviewed as necessary taking all factors into account. - Yours, etc,
FONSIE MULDOON, Ardilaun, Portmarnock, Co Dublin.