In a quick survey carried out by IGIHE.com on the recently reduced transport fares, it has emerged that several commuter taxis have not fully adhered to the instructions of Rwanda Utility Regulatory Agency (RURA).
Despite RURA ordered and announced revised transport tariffs, following the drop of fuel prices in the country, some conductors are still charging the initial tariffs or charging extra coins above the new transport tariffs announced by the Ministry recently.
“Tariffs the government put were not fair. They did not first consult us to see what can work for both sides,” One conductor who declined to give his name said.
On his way to Kicukiro, the conductor requested Rwf 150 from Remera to Kicukiro instead of Rwf 110 announced in the recent revised transport tariffs by RURA while others still request Rwf 120.
After the decrease of fuel per pump to Rwf 940 per litter by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM), Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA) announced the reduction on costs of transport.
Fuel had increased to Rwf 1200, then reduced to Rwf 1000 and now Rwf 940 but transport costs had remained static.
At least Rwf 10 has been deducted on Kigali routes’ costs while beyond the city Rwf 100 has been removed as per January 19, as recommended by the institution.
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