03 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
The Transport Authority on Thursday made it mandatory for taxis operating in the capital and its suburbs to start using a mobile application within two months.
By October 1, taxis must use one of three approved applications: Avas Ride, PickMe and E’AEE.
Citing public complaints, the Transport Authority also announced fixed rates for the Malé region. With effect on August 7, the rate from Malé to the airport island Hulhulé via the Sinamalé bridge will be MVR60 (US$4). The same rate will apply for rides from the airport to the reclaimed island of Hulhumalé.
The rate for Malé to Hulhumalé will be MVR75. The fixed rate of MVR25 for rides within Malé City and Hulhumalé will remain unchanged.
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