TAXI passengers in Rayleigh and Rochford face a price rise as they have not increased since September 2004.

Rochford District Council's taxi licensing subcommittee will be recommended to agree an increase of an average 8 per cent to last until September 2007.

The new proposals will give an average increase of 8.13 per cent without any changes to extra charges or the night time rate.

Published Monday, January 16, 2006