One Kuai More!
Posted in News on 11/28/2009 01:00 am by Claudine | Viewed 96 times
I thought China would be able to subsidize the fuel costs for drivers but apparently not. With fuel prices soaring to at least $70 a barrel, the transport sector is clamoring for an increase. Compared to the Philippines where each increase in the transport cost will result to strike, China just lay down the law and expect everyone to follow.
Last Wednesday, November 25, the long awaited increase for taxi operators was implemented. Flag down rate remains at RMB 10 between 6am to 11pm and RMB 11 between 11pm to 6am. However, if you go beyond the flag down rate, you’ll be charged an additional RMB 1 on top of the metered rate. This RMB 1 will come out of your pocket and cannot be reimbursed.
I’ve taken the taxi several times since Wednesday and it’s a hit and miss. Some taxi drivers will ask for RMB 1 more while others doesn’t seem to mind. So, if you ride a taxi and your taxi fare is beyond RMB 10, don’t argue with the driver if they ask you to pay one kuai more.