Having considered the information in the report, including responses to the consultation and the guidance referred to, I continue to be persuaded by the argument for harmonisation of the three tables of fares. However, from the consultation responses, harmonisation in one leap has the potential to disproportionately affect some service users, especially those on fixed or limited incomes. My decision is therefore:
1. To confirm that the current Tables of Fares in each zone will remain unchanged.
2. That the Licensing Team Leader be requested to prepare option(s) for the staggered harmonisation the Table of Fares; those proposals should include waiting time, and extra charges for passengers in excess of one.
3. That a further report be presented to me setting out those proposals prior to further consultation with the licensed trade.