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
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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
Suva Taxi Association urges thorough investigation regarding the taxi accident in Nabua
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 f
Suva Taxi Association reminds drivers to behave when providing taxi services to passengers
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 ch
Ministry of Transport currently reviewing the regulatory framework for base fees
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 Transpor
2 Lautoka women argue with a taxi driver and snatch his phone
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
No change to taxi fare after lackluster response from the industry – FCCC
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.
Suva Taxi Association concerned about the high number of taxi drivers getting robbed and assaulted
Serious concerns are being raised by the Suva Taxi Association regarding the high number of taxi drivers getting robbed and assaulted daily. President of the Suva Taxi
107 cases reported against taxi drivers since the beginning of 2022
107 cases have been reported against taxi drivers and operators to the Consumer Council of Fiji, since the beginning of January 2022 and they strongly believe that the to
Human factor has failed in curbing illegal taxi operations in Fiji - Lal
Fiji Cabbies Operators Association is looking into and working on a draft technological solution to curb illegal taxi operations as the human factor in the past has faile
Suva Taxi Association welcomes the new three-party coalition Government
The Suva Taxi Association and its executive members have welcomed the new coalition Government of the People’s Alliance, National Federation Party and SODELPA.
FCCC undertakes comprehensive review of the current interim maximum taxi fare to release a final authorisation
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is in the process of undertaking a comprehensive review of the current interim maximum taxi fare to release a final authori
Blatant sexual harassment by taxi drivers concerns women
Serious concerns are being raised by some females as they say some taxi drivers have been sexually harassing and indecently annoying them. While speaking to fijivill
Taxi operators that have applied improper waiting charge will be taken to task and made an example of - FCCC
If we find out and are able to trace taxi operators that have colluded with a calibrator to tamper with the taxi meter and apply improper waiting charge, we will take the
Concerns raised by some people that they are being charged the new taxi fares without meters being calibrated
Serious concerns are now being raised by some people as they say that they are being charged the new or increased taxi fares without the meters being calibrated. A Nad
Taxi drivers to calibrate their meters before new fares can be charged
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received complaints where certain taxi drivers are charging the new fares without first calibrating their meters to reflect the new fares
Cabbies Association brand the taxi fare review a joke
The current taxi fare review has been termed as a joke by the Fiji Cabbies Operators Association. They also disagree with the comments made by the Fijian Competition a