Taxi Association calls for permanent fare review, seeks retention of interim rate
The Fiji Taxi Association has criticised the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission’s decision to end the interim taxi fare adjustment on 30th September and re
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Interim taxi fare adjustment to end on September 30th – FCCC
The interim taxi fare adjustment introduced in July this year will end on September 30th, with taxi operators required to return to the authorised fares from October 1st.
Man charged and remanded over Nadi taxi robbery allegedly connected to Wainibokasi attacks
A 43-year-old man has been remanded for aggravated robbery after allegedly assaulting and robbing a taxi driver in Nadi on the 31st of last month. Police say he allege
Lautoka taxi driver raises safety concerns amid rise in attacks
A taxi driver from Lautoka has raised safety concerns, claiming taxi drivers are increasingly becoming targets of attacks.Speaking to fijivillage News, the driver also hi
Naivalurua directs review of Eastern Division operations following taxi driver assaults
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua says the Eastern Division has been directed to take a closer look at its operations following the assaults of two taxi drivers in W
Opposition MP Vijay Nath calls for urgent Police action following attacks on taxi drivers in Wainibokasi
Following the recent increase in robberies and assaults against taxi drivers in Wainibokasi, Opposition MP, Vijay Nath has called the Government and the Police to t
Taxi Association calls for tougher safety measures after attacks on taxi drivers
The Fiji Taxi Association is calling for tougher safety measures, including increased Police patrols, more checkpoints, in-car cameras and GPS tracking systems, following
Taxi drop charge increases from 10 to 14 cents per 100 metres from next Wednesday
Get ready to pay a bit more if you are catching a taxi, as the FCCC has approved a temporary adjustment to regulated taxi fares to safeguard the viability of Fijis taxi i
Taxi drivers refusing short runs and services raises frustration among people
Concerns have been raised about taxi drivers refusing to provide services, causing frustration for many people across the country.Members of the public have raised that s
Fiji Taxi Association calls for fare increase amid rising fuel costs
The Fiji Taxi Association is calling for a fare increase, saying rising fuel prices and the growing number of illegal operators are putting significant financial pressure
LTA remains silent on illegal taxis as taxi drivers struggle to make ends meet
Despite repeated concerns about the growing number of illegal taxis known as 'Pari', no real action is being taken to address these illegal operations and the Land Transp
Taxi and minibus operators and transport industry need to apply to FCCC for assistance - Immanuel
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says taxi operators, minibus operators, and other sectors in the transport industry should apply to the Fijian Competition and Consume
Labasa taxi drivers call for fuel rebate as costs continue to rise
Taxi drivers in Labasa are raising concerns following the rise in fuel prices, and are calling for a rebate on fuel and oil prices to assist drivers.Labasa Taxi Associati
Rise in fuel prices to affect taxi operators, drivers, and the people - Shameem
Former Fiji Taxi Association Assistant General Secretary Mohammad Shameem says the rise in fuel prices is going to significantly affect taxi operators, drivers, and the p
Fiji taxis go cashless as Westpac and Mastercard launch first-ever card payment solution
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 nat
Concerns raised over illegal taxi operations in Labasa Town
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 fijivill
Suva Taxi Association welcomes revert from open taxi rank to base system
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, R
Taxi Base and Stand System re-introduced
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
Taxis charging extra for eWallet payments are illegal – Consumer Council
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 acti
Concerns raised by passenger about taxi driver watching porn
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. Thi
Suva taxi operators help Police arrest man who stole vehicle from Victoria Parade
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 driv