Taxi drivers at odds with public on bridge fare
A public forum was held after the transport ministry’s aborted decision to enforce a MVR40 (US$2.5) rate.
09 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Taxi drivers voiced opposition to lowering the fare for crossing the Sinamalé bridge at a public forum Tuesday night amid calls for introducing meters.
The public consultation forum was held after drivers went on strike in protest against the transport ministry’s aborted decision to enforce a fixed rate of MVR40 (US$2.5) for a trip from Malé to the airport island and the capital’s suburb Hulhumalé.
Taxis were allowed to continue charging MVR100 as the transport ministry stopped using undercover police and penalising drivers until rules made by the previous administration could be reviewed.
The move drew criticism as the public objected to the settled price and many commuters resumed using the ferry.
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