Taxi Association Proposes Fare Increase By 20 cents

The Fiji Taxi Association (FTA) has proposed for taxi fares to increase to 20 cents per 100 metres.

For the flag fall charge, the FTA has made a submission of $1.50 from 6am to 8pm and $2 from 8pm to 6am.

The association also asked for the waiting charges to be increased from 35 cents to 50 cents per every minute.

Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission Chief Executive Officer Joel Abraham said the major reason for the proposed fare increase by the industry was the increase in fuel prices and cost of spare parts.

“They have also asked for an increase in taxi fares due to an increase in the cost of repair and maintenance and increase in wages,” Mr Abraham said.

He said there had been no increase in taxi fares for more than 10 years and the market dynamics had changed significantly.

Mr Abraham has invited the public to provide their views on the submissions received.

All submissions in writing are to be sent via email or box.

All submissions must reach FCC officers no later than 4pm on July 13, 2022.

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