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Some taxi companies in Hanoi increase fares
Some taxi companies in Hanoi have increased their fares by over 20% following a fuel price increase.
A representative from Tan Hoang Minh Taxi on July 24 said that from 23 – 7, this company has officially applied its new fares for over 50 taxis. Accordingly, for four-seat taxis, the new fare is 8,200 dong per kilometre for the first 20 kilometres, an increase of 1,900 dong per kilometre. Each kilometre of its seven-seat taxis saw an increase of VND 1,900 from VND 6,600.
Van Xuan Taxi has also raised fares by 2,000 dong per kilometre and its customers have to pay bridge and ferry tolls, if any.
Mai Linh Taxi has also increased fares from July 23. The new fares of its four-seat taxis are 11,500 dong per kilometre for the first 30 kilometres, 8,500 dong per kilometre from the thirty first kilometre. The new fares of its seven -seat taxis are 12,500 dong per kilometre for the first 30 kilometres and 9,000 dong per kilometre from the thirty sixth kilometre.
However, two large taxi companies in capital city, namely Hanoi Taxi and CP Taxi, still keep their fares unchanged.
A representative from CP Taxi said: "At present, the company is supporting the petrol cost for its drivers and cut other costs in order to ensure no losses. However, the company can not tighten its belt for a long time. So, it is considering raising its fares in the coming time".
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