Newly formed Fiji Cabbies Operators Association welcomes removal of fuel duty
The newly formed Fiji Cabbies Operators Association has welcomed the removal of fuel duty by 20c per litre on fuel import in the Revised 2021-2022 National Budget. Thi
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Police remind PSV drivers to comply with COVID safe measures
The Fiji Police Force is reminding public service vehicle drivers to comply with COVID safe measures. They say the final decision lies with drivers, and officers have
Fiji Taxi Association plans to meet with Police to talk about the safety of drivers after the alleged robbery and murder of a taxi driver
The Fiji Taxi Association says while police checkpoints over the last few months have helped reduce the number of robberies against taxi drivers, there are still many des
It is essential that we get the implementation right on the Open Taxi Rank System- Sowane
Land Transport Authority of Fiji Board Chairman, James Sowane says as the "Open Taxi Rank System" changes the rules regarding the operation of taxi stands, it is essentia
Taxi operators and drivers to continue to comply with their respective PSV Permit conditions until the Ministry of Transport advises otherwise - LTA
The Land Transport Authority of Fiji Chairman, James Sowane says all taxi operators and drivers are to continue to comply with their respective Public Service Vehicle Per
Date of commencement for the Open Taxi Rank System will be announced within the next 2 months - Koya
The Minister for Transport Faiyaz Koya has confirmed that the date of commencement for the Open Rank System for taxis will be announced within the next 2 months however,
Fiji Taxi Association hopes 20 cents per litre duty on fuel is reduced
The Fiji Taxi Association says they are hoping that the 20 cents per litre duty on fuel is reduced in the 2021-2022 National Budget as fuel prices have gone up by about 5
Fiji Taxi Association calls on all taxi drivers to get vaccinated
Fiji Taxi Association General Secretary Ashwin Lal is calling on all taxi drivers to get vaccinated so that the country moves forward. Lal says we all need to play our
Fiji Taxi Association calls on taxi operators to stop demanding unrealistic targets
The Fiji Taxi Association says it is aware that some taxi drivers are now at home as the operators have taken their taxis because they were not getting income targets.
Taxi, mini bus and hire vehicle drivers can access FNPF funds for one off payment
The Fiji National Provident Fund has announced today an additional relief for its members as it reopens the Phase 4 withdrawal scheme which will include drivers for taxis
Taxi drivers enforcing COVID safe protocols
Many taxi drivers are taking COVID precautionary measures such as wearing masks and enforcing social distancing to battle the spread of the virus. People have contacte
Only three passengers will be allowed to travel in taxis - Singh
Only three passengers will be allowed to travel in taxis at one time. Fiji Taxi Association President Raben Bhan Singh says they have discussed this strategy with all
Taxi drivers urged to adhere to guidelines set by the Health Ministry to stop the spread of COVID-19
The General Secretary of the Fiji Taxi Association Ashwin Lal says it will be up to the individual drivers if they refuse services to people who are not adhering to the C
Fiji Taxi Association to assist drivers receiving unrealistic targets from taxi owners
The Fiji Taxi Association will assist taxi drivers in mediation if they are receiving unrealistic targets from taxi owners. Association General Secretary, Ashwin Lal s
All public transport services have ceased until further notice – NDMO
All public transport services have ceased until further notice. This has been confirmed by the National Disaster Management Office. However some buses have been pro
Nadi Airport Taxi Association President wants LTA CEO removed for not listening
President of the Nadi Airport Taxi Association Mohammed Mustafa Khan is calling for the resignation of the CEO of the Land Transport Authority Samuel Simpson because he d
Taxi Association executives and members maintain Fiji is not ready for taxi booking app
The Fiji Taxi Association is objecting to the implementation of the taxi booking app, Vodo as they are concerned that LTA did not consult with them, the cost of the fee f
Fiji Taxi Association to give time to LTA to respond before taking legal action
The Fiji Taxi Association is giving the Land Transport Authority time to reply to their concerns about the proposed taxi app, Vodo before taking them to court. This wa
Nadi Airport taxi drivers will also be eligible for $220 unemployment benefit by govt – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has announced that the Nadi Airport taxi drivers will now be eligible for the $220 unemployment benefit which is paid by the gove