LONDON taxi fares are set to rise by 4.3 per cent on average from Saturday.

Minister for Transport in London Glenda Jackson said the minimum charge for a black cab jorney in London will be £1.40.

Supplements for evening and weekend work will also increase, and the supplement for working over Christmas and New Year will rise by £1 to £3.

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