63 articles tagged "taxi"
Fiji’s taxi industry has entered a new era with the launch of the country’s first-ever card payment solution for taxis, marking a major milestone in the nation’s progress towards a more inclusive, cashless society
Concerns are being raised over the increasing number of private vehicles and rental cars operating illegally as taxis within the Labasa Town area. Speaking to fijivillage News, Labasa Taxi Association Secretary Suj
The Suva Taxi Association has welcomed the revert of operation system from open taxi rank system to municipal stand and base system. Suva Taxi Association President, Ratnash Narayan says this was changed by the pre
The Taxi Base and Stand System will be re-introduced after the Land Transport Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in Parliament. 26 MPs voted for it, 6 did not vote, while 13 voted in absentia. According to the Min
The Consumer Council of Fiji is advising the public that taxi drivers demanding extra fees for eWallet transactions, such as payments through M-PAiSA and MyCash, are acting illegally. Under the current law, the far
The Fiji Taxi Association is calling on all taxi drivers not to use their mobile phones while driving, and drivers committing this offence should be taken to task. This was highlighted by the Association’s Secret
Quick action by Suva taxi operators resulted in the arrest of a man who tried to unlawfully drive off with a vehicle. According to Police, a 28-year-old woman was driving along Victoria Parade last night and got in
Following passengers raising concerns about drivers denying services for arbitrary reasons such as short runs, traffic or rainy weather, the Fiji Taxi Association is warning drivers that they must follow the Land Transp
The Consumer Council of Fiji has issued a stern reminder to all taxi drivers to adhere to fair charging practices by charging only metered fares and avoiding any extra fees, especially for M-PAiSA transactions. Thi
Following serious concerns about taxi drivers refusing service due to short journeys, rainy weather, or traffic, the Land Transport Authority has clarified that such refusals are against its regulations. This comes
Good news for people taking a taxi from the Nadi International Airport as there will be a significant reduction in the flag fall charges and an increase in the drop charges from this Friday. The Fijian Competition
Two men who are allegedly involved in taxi permit scams will front the Nasinu Magistrates Court today. Both have been charged with obtaining financial advantage by deception on three separate occasions. Police
The Fiji Taxi Association is seriously concerned about the alleged murder of the taxi driver from Tavua, and are threatening to take strike action if urgent action is not taken to protect taxi drivers. General Sec
Some of the Land Transport Authority staff members are allegedly participating in a scam related to the issuance of taxi permits and number plates within the Western Division. LTA says they had recently become awar
The Land Transport Authority has received information about taxi operators using mobile phone apps that work like taxi meters. Based on this, LTA is urging all taxi permit holders and drivers to activate their taxi
The Suva Taxi Association has raised concerns about the accident in Nabua yesterday that involved two taxis that resulted one crashing into the supermarket due to which five people were admitted at the CWM hospital with
The Suva Taxi Association is reminding taxi drivers to behave when dealing with passengers at all times after a video went viral on social media where a driver is seen chasing a woman and throwing items at her. The
Following concerns raised by Suva and Nausori Taxi Associations on having to continue to pay taxi base fees despite there being an open rank system, Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau says he will be requesting t
Two women who snatched a taxi driver’s mobile phone have been reported to Lautoka Police Station. The incident happened when taxi driver, Sailesh Kumar had his vehicle parked at Yasawa Street opposite the mosque
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says there are currently no changes to taxi fares due to a lack of financial information provided by the taxi industry. FCCC determines fare prices through a review pr
