Taxi meters to be introduced after Ramadan
The transport ministry also plans to introduce a mobile app and standardised design.
13 May 2019, 9:00 AM
The transport ministry has reached a decision on introducing taxi meters with the new fares to be announced after Ramadan.
After the Eid holidays in early June, customers would be charged based on the distance of the trip, State Minister Ahmed Adil told the press on Sunday. New rates that the authorities have decided upon would be announced after Ramadan, he added.
The ministry previously pledged to introduce affordable new fares that would be beneficial for both taxi drivers and customers.
There are more than 1,100 taxis registered to operate in Malé. A fixed rate of MVR25 (US$1.6) is charged for rides within the city.
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