The FCCC is advising taxi operators to hold off on recalibrating their meters as its review of the temporary taxi fare adjustment nears completion.
The temporary fare adjustment expires on 30th September, but FCCC says no final decision has been made on what happens next.
FCCC says it is aware that some taxi operators may be considering recalibrating their meters in anticipation of the expiry of the current arrangement.
It says where practicable, taxi operators and drivers should wait for the final determination before undertaking any meter recalibration associated with the temporary fare adjustment.
The Commission says this is to minimise the risk of operators incurring unnecessary calibration costs while the review remains ongoing.
FCCC says it expects to complete its assessment shortly and will communicate its final determination to taxi operators, drivers and the public once the necessary regulatory processes have been completed.
It says the review is considering cost data and other relevant information provided by taxi operators and drivers across the major divisions in Fiji as part of the reconciliation exercise.
FCCC says if the earlier decision on the taxi fare adjustment remains unchanged following the review, operators will be given sufficient time to undertake the necessary meter calibration arrangements before any revised fare requirements take effect.
The Commission says any determination must be supported by actual cost data and market conditions affecting the taxi industry, while also ensuring any fare adjustment is justified, reasonable and does not place an undue burden on the travelling public.
