Tag: public transport
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Fiji taxi fares under FCCC review amid global fuel-price surge
Surging fuel prices have regulators weighing potential taxi fare increases, even as a short-term bus fare relief rolls out. Taxi and minibus reviews are still underway,… Read more
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Fiji to subsidize 22.5% bus fare hike, shielding 350,000 commuters
Government-backed subsidies cushion commuters from a bus fare rise, keeping daily travel affordable while operators grapple with higher fuel costs. The move signals a broader effort… Read more
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Fiji government to absorb full 22.5% bus fare hike with $2 million monthly subsidy to shield 350,000 commuters
Facing a bus fare hike, the government steps in with a subsidy to keep current prices for hundreds of thousands of riders. Officials frame the move… Read more
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Fiji Unveils $4 Million Four-Month Relief to Keep Buses Running and Stabilize Electricity
Fiji unveils a four-month plan to keep buses rolling and power flowing as fuel costs rise. The package combines commuter fare relief with rebates for transport… Read more
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Fiji urged to boost fuel security and fast-track renewables to curb imported inflation as oil prices climb
Rising global fuel prices could ripple through Fiji’s economy far beyond shortages, threatening inflation and household purchasing power. A senior former minister warns that quick reforms—stronger… Read more
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Fiji forms inter-agency task force to phase taxi-base relocation to local councils
Fiji launches a multi-agency taskforce to steer the phased relocation of taxi bases, shifting responsibility to local councils while keeping the open pickup system in motion… Read more
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Labasa Seeks Legalisation of Pari Drivers to Bridge Late-Night Transport Gap
Late-night transport in Labasa is a growing concern as workers struggle to get home after 7pm. A proposal to formalize informal “pari” drivers is sparking a… Read more
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Lautoka taxi drivers warn fuel shortage could cripple public transport and school commutes
Lautoka taxi operators warn that dwindling fuel levels could hit public transport and school commutes. With uncertain stock levels and conflicting assurances on reserves, drivers are… Read more
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Fiji LTA Lifts Taxi Permit Freeze, Introduces Base and Stand Licensing for Individual Drivers
Fiji’s taxi industry is entering a new era. A merit-based, individual-permit framework is replacing decades-old allocation methods, backed by tighter governance and clearer rules. The rollout… Read more