The rising fuel prices is affecting public transport operators. With taxi and bus fares expected to increase on 18 May. 

Pendapala Nakathingo unpacks what this means for both operators and commuters.

Following transport operators’ concerns, the government has approved a 15 percent increase in taxi and bus fares, effective 18 May.

A one-way taxi fare will be N$15, and N$30 to any place without a taxi rank.