The Local Municipal Association is now working closely with the interim Minister of Local Government Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi in looking at ways to try and increase the revenue for each municipality which will not affect the rate payers.

President Ratu Peni Volavola said that they have raised their concern with Vayeshnoi on the difficulties they face in trying to increase the town or city rates, as most of the rate payers are facing tough times with the current increase in prices of most of the goods they use on a daily basis.

Volavola added the other option they are looking at is to increase the service fee being charged to the taxi and bus bases.