By TCRN Staff
Taxi fares will increase by 24% on average, according to a recent release by the Regulating Authority of Public Services (Aresep).
The basic rate is currently set to increase from ยข455 to ยข510. Meanwhile, each additional kilometer will increase from ยข415 to ยข510. This translates, for example, in an additional ยข415 for a four kilometer ride, from ยข1700 to ยข2040.
These new rates are already in affect and the Aresep reported that the resolution was sent to the National Press for public release.
As for the timeout rate, which applies when the taxi gets stuck in traffic and does not go over 10 kph, it too will increase from ยข2590 to ยข2800 and the delay time of ยข4150 to ยข5100 per hour.
However, for vehicles that provide service in rural areas, rates vary per kilometer, wait and delay.
For these cases, additional mileage will increase from ยข455 to ยข610. The waiting time will increase from ยข2740 to ยข3280 and the delay of ยข4550 to ยข6,700. In taxis adapted for people with disabilities the extra mileage changes from ยข410 to ยข515.
Also, the Aresep would like to remind people that taxi drivers MUST use the meter for all transactions, itโs the law.