Travelling in style is set to hit taxi commuters in the pocket
after a round of sharp limo fare increases.A third taxi operator
will raise its price structure for Mercedes-Benz cabs next week, in
line with two others that have done so since May.With rides now
costing around 30 per cent more than two months ago, some
passengers are threatening to shun the limo services for cheaper
options.From next Wednesday, Premier Taxi - recognised by its
silver cabs - will raise the flagdown rate of its Mercs from $3.90
to $4.50, while its distance and time rate will rise from 22 to 30
cents for every 400m and 45 seconds of waiting time.
Premier Taxi will raise the flagdown rate of its Mercedes-Benz
cabs from $3.90 to $4.50, while its distance and time rate will
rise from 22 to 30 cents for every 400m and 45 seconds of waiting
time. It follows market leader ComfortDelGro which was the first to
raise fares of its Mercedes fleet (above) in May