Tunisian taxi drivers call for starting fare to rise to 1.7 dinars
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Business News
Tunisian individual taxi drivers are calling for the metered starting fare to rise from 0.9 to 1.7 dinars, an increase of 88.89%, and are also seeking a review of the fare for the distance travelled. After negotiations failed to produce a result, they plan to rally outside the Assembly of the Representatives of the People on 4 November 2026, Business News reports.
Tunisian individual taxi drivers are calling for the metered starting fare to rise from 0.9 to 1.7 dinars, an increase of 88.89%, according to Business News. They are also seeking a review of the fare for the distance travelled, which would further increase the cost of rides.
The Tunisian Union of Individual Taxis has announced a rally outside the Assembly of the Representatives of the People, Tunisia’s parliament, on Wednesday 4 November. In a statement published on Monday 2 November, the organisation criticised the worsening economic and professional conditions facing drivers and the failure to follow through on commitments to review fares.
Fares have been unchanged since 2022, while drivers report increases in the cost of vehicles, insurance and spare parts. They also cite time spent in traffic jams and operating expenses to justify their demand.
