The Land Transport Authority has this afternoon made a final decision on the taxi fare increase after a board meeting earlier today.
In a statement this afternoon, LTA Acting CEO Etuate Koroi said that the interim increase in taxi fares will see an increase in flag fall from $1.00 to $1.50 from 6am to 10pm.
The flag fall will increase from $1.50 to $2.00 between 10pm and 6am.
The LTA stresses that everything else remains the same and the Authority hopes that this would clear any doubt or confusion among members of the public and stakeholders.
However, Fiji Taxi Union General Secretary Rishi Ram said this is not the 33 percent increase earlier granted. He said taxi drivers have been ripped off once again.
Ram adds that they will now make fresh submissions for another taxi fare increase next month.
Final Decision Made on Taxi Fare Increase
Related Stories
COMPOL urges Lagalaga Sanatan students to value discipline and education
Students of Lagalaga Sanatan Primary School in Labasa have been reminded of the importance of education, discipline and obedience by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu. Tudravu spoke to the students during
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua, Namosi through Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni, Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups and near
Warning letter written to Prof. Narsey – Acting AG
Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga says a strong warning letter has been written to Electoral Reform Commissioner Professor Wadan Narsey after he came out publicly with the Electoral Reform Commission report recommen
3 Fijian men from KVT gang in Sydney denied bail for AUD$12.5M drugs case
Three Fijians who are alleged to be associated with a gang supplying drugs in Sydney have been refused bail by the court. 28-year-old Eparama Nevale, 28-year-old William Ravoka, and 24-year-old George Sukanaivalu,
Proposed ‘People First’ submits application for registration
The Proposed ‘People First’ has submitted its application for registration to the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. Mataiciwa confirms that the FEO is now preparing to publish the party’s applica
Visitor arrivals on track for record year while sugar output drops
Visitor arrivals have recovered following a decline in the first quarter and based on current trends, Fiji is on track to achieve a third consecutive year of record visitor arrivals in 2025. While speaking on the p