Taxi Fares in Pazardzhik Increase by 14 and 31 Euro Cents

The Pazardzhik Municipal Council approved a proposal to update the city’s taxi fares. The minimum fare has been increased from 51 euro cents to 65 euro cents, and the maximum — from 89 euro cents to €1.20.

The discussion process shows that the new rates are the result of a series of talks and negotiations, including between the city mayor Kostadin Kolev and representatives of the industry.

Chairwoman of the Municipal Council, Desislava Todorova, explained that initially, taxi operators insisted that the minimum price be 90 euro cents and the maximum — €1.40. However, after negotiations, the lower levels were adopted for voting.

The new prices envisage a starting fare between two and three times higher than the minimum price per kilometer traveled. Additionally, the waiting time charge cannot exceed 50 percent of the per-kilometer rate.

Representative of the local taxi drivers' association, Krasimira Bŭrsakova, expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached. She emphasized that the new fares will give "a breath of fresh air" to carriers at least until next year, which is important for the sector.

The municipal councilors supported the proposal after considering the needs and demands of the industry.

Source: Pa-media.net