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Zawya
01-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: As costs rise, new taxi tariffs offer relief for some, strain for others
AMMAN — As Jordanians continue to grapple with rising fuel prices, and mounting daily expenses, even modest changes to transport fares can have a significant impact. For some, the recently introduced taxi tariff system provides clarity and structure; for others, it adds strain to an already stretched budget. With thousands depending on taxis both as a livelihood and as a primary mode of transportation, the government's revision of the fare structure is more than a technical adjustment; it strikes at the heart of daily economic realities. The Land Transport Regulatory Commission (LTRC) announced that the updated tariff system, which came into effect on June 1, 2025, and would remain in place through the end of the year, sets the base fare at 37 piasters during daytime hours and 38 piasters at night. The charge per kilometre is now 28 piasters, while waiting time is calculated at 35 piasters per 35 seconds, with day and night variations applied. According to LTRC spokesperson Abla Weshah, the update comes in response to long-standing demands from taxi drivers, many of whom have been operating without fuel subsidies since the start of the year. The change also aims to standardise pricing mechanisms and enhance transparency between drivers and passengers, she said in a statement to The Jordan Times. For many drivers, the changes bring cautious optimism. 'It helps a bit, but it doesn't solve the bigger problem. Fuel prices keep rising, and we bear that burden daily,' said Mahmoud Saleh, a taxi driver in Amman with over a decade of experience. In Zarqa, driver Faris Najeh shared a similar sentiment. 'The fare is clearer now, and that's good. But this job is getting harder to sustain.' From the passenger's perspective, concerns are centred less on the fare adjustment and more on its enforcement. 'It's not really about the new prices,' said Dana Q., a university student in Amman. 'It's about whether the driver is actually willing to turn on the meter.' In response, the Commission has urged drivers to adhere to the new pricing system, encouraging passengers to report any violations to ensure fair and consistent application across the Kingdom.
News.com.au
04-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal proposes flat rate on taxi fares from Sydney Airport
The days of passengers getting slammed with mammoth taxi fare shocks from Sydney Airport could soon be over, with a powerful pricing regulator recommending fare caps on trips to and from the busy transport hub. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has recommended the NSW government introduce a maximum $60 fare for taxi trips in standard taxis from the airport to the CBD and $80 for maxi taxis. The flat rate system would be trialled over a two-year period and would only apply to trips from the airport to a 2000 postcode destination. The fares would also rise with the consumer price index each year from July 2026. The proposal is designed to block inconsistent fares to the city, with some passengers reporting a $50 trip while others shell out up to $100. NSW Taxi Council chief executive Nick Abrahim told NewsWire that he supported the caps and said they would ensure 'reliability and consistency'. 'We are disappointed when we hear reports of overcharging or drivers not using the meter,' he said. 'That what we're trying to resolve so passengers can have that certainty.' He also said the caps would support Australia's tourism economy. 'Visitors coming to our country, they come here and have a great experience,' he said. 'We don't want them talking about they got overcharged or had some bad experience.' IPART originally recommended a $55 cap, he said, but drivers argued that would be too low and presented a $65 alternative. Mr Abrahim said the council would support the $60 trial, but it would have to be reassessed to make sure it was working and striking a fair balance between driver earnings and affordability. 'There needs to be flexibility,' he said. 'Is that ($60) the right amount? We do want to make sure it is viable for drivers.' Alongside the airport cap, IPART recommends increasing maximum rank and hail rates for drivers across a range of scenarios. Night rates in urban zones could move from $2.73/km to $3 for the first 12km and then $2.73 thereafter. Hire charges look set to move from $3.60 to $5. NSW Transport Minister John Graham is considering the new rates If approved, the new system will come into effect from July 1. The potential changes come as taxi drivers face increased competition at the airport from rideshare services like Uber. In 2018, taxis accounted for 57 per cent of pick-ups and drop-offs but only 27 per cent in June 2024, airport data shows.
