People who rely on taxis and buses say the Government's decision to approve a 30 per cent increase in public transport fares will put extra pressure on already tight household budgets, while taxi drivers say the increase is long overdue and will help cover rising operating costs.Produce vendor Pi...
Commuters brace for higher fares as drivers welcome increase
By Esmeralda Menu-Mania
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30 July 2026, 6:24PM
People who rely on taxis and buses say the Government's decision to approve a 30 per cent increase in public transport fares will put extra pressure on already tight household budgets, while taxi drivers say the increase is long overdue and will help cover rising operating costs.
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