There will be no bus fare increase for now after the recent fuel price increase.
Minister for Transport Timoci Natuva said the fuel increase is out of government’s control due to the global price fluctuation.
Natuva said the government is likely to provide subsidies for the bus industry, however, it will be a long term plan.
The Fiji Bus Operators Association has raised concern on the recent increase in fuel prices.
President Virendra Kewal said the fuel price increase will have a serious impact on the bus industry as the cost will increase substantially.
He said the bus operators will be addressing this issue with the Land Transport Authority and the Ministry of Transport.
Kewal said at this stage they are not looking at a bus fare increase as they need to discuss on how best it can be addressed.
He added they have yet to arrange a meeting with the Ministry of Transport and LTA.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa
No bus fare increase for now
Related Stories
We are committed to holding elections – Siromi Turaga
Questions were raised during Dialogue Fiji’s Constitution review discussion on whether the government can delay the general elections and complete the Constitution review however Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga
Fijian economy on track to grow for fourth consecutive year in 2025 by 3.4%
The Fijian economy is on track to grow for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 by 3.4 percent, following a 3.5 percent expansion in 2024. The growth forecast is revised up marginally from the 3.2 percent projected
Heavy Rain Alert for Eastern Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni and maritime areas
A heavy rain alert is now in force for the eastern half of Viti Levu (Navua–Suva–Nausori to Serua–Namosi to Tailevu–Naitasiri–Ra areas), southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, the Lau an
We need to dismantle criminal enterprises, hitting them where it hurts most - Speaker
Speaker of Parliament, Filimone Jitoko has highlighted during the opening of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Conference that there is a need for prosecutors in the country to master the digital frontie
Fiji has learned from its past and we know that restricting media engagement or access is not the answer - Tabuya
At all times, the public interest in accessing information and the media’s role in scrutinising government must outweigh any unilateral power to silence or sideline a news outlet. In Fiji, we uphold the principle that
Wailea resident raises concerns about drug issues raised countless times with Police while COMPOL says official complaint must be lodged
Wailea Settlement Community leader, Inoke Utona says he has raised the issue of drug use and dealing in their area countless times with the authorities but there has still been no response from Police. However when