The Transport Ministry has set special taxi fares for large vehicles capable of carrying more than six passengers with effect on Monday next week.
The Transport Ministry changed taxi prices for four-wheeled vehicles in the Greater Male' Region as part of the government's efforts to solve the unavailability of taxis at the airport.
In addition to raising the fare for large vehicles, the ministry also determined extra charges for excess luggage and for taking passengers to the domestic terminal.
Rates set by the Transport Ministry in 2022 would still apply to vehicles with fewer than six seats. However, such taxis could also charge extra for luggage and an additional MVR 10 for rides to the domestic terminal from Monday onwards.
Prices set by Transport Ministry for 7-10 seat vehicles
- Rides within Male' - MVR 45
- Male' to Hulhumale' Phase One - MVR 130
- Male' to Hulhumale' Phase Two - MVR 150
- Male' to airport - MVR 110
- Hulhumale' Phase One to Phase Two - MVR 60
- Hulhumale' Phase One to airport - MVR 125
- Hulhumale' Phase Two to airport - MVR 155
- Rides to domestic terminal - MVR 15 in addition to price for airport ride
- For every piece of luggage in excess of three bags - MVR 5
The new rates were determined after considering the travel distance, petrol cost and other such matters with the intention of protecting the interests of both taxi drivers and members of the public, the Transport Ministry said. The ministry will closely monitor compliance with the new prices in collaboration with the police, it added.
The ministry will also work with the airport operator Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) to put up boards showing taxi fares, the Transport Ministry said.
