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
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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
FTA urges drivers to comply with LTA after passengers continue to be refused service
Following passengers raising concerns about drivers denying services for arbitrary reasons such as short runs, traffic or rainy weather, the Fiji Taxi Association is warn
Consumer Council warns taxi drivers against extra charges for M-PAiSA transactions
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 fe
LTA warns taxi drivers against refusing passengers
Following serious concerns about taxi drivers refusing service due to short journeys, rainy weather, or traffic, the Land Transport Authority has clarified that such refu
flag fall charges goes down while drop charges go up for Nadi International Airport Taxis from Friday
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 charg
Two men to appear in court over alleged taxi permit scam
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 dec
Taxi Association concerned about Tavua taxi driver murder and threaten strike action
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 no
Major taxi permit scam in the west, 3 LTA staff allegedly involved
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 Divi
LTA looks into concerns that some operators are using mobile phone apps that work like taxi meters
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 pe