Liberia: Drivers Hike Transportation Fare

4 August 2014
The NEWS (Monrovia)

Commercial drivers in Monrovia and its suburbs have reportedly increased transportation fares following government's recent restriction to minimize the number of passengers riding on vehicles.

On Friday, taxi drivers were observed charging over L$125 from Red-light to central Monrovia, L$200 from Monrovia to Harbel, and L$100 from Broad Street to ELWA Junction. The drivers have also increased the fare from ELWA Junction to Buchanan from L$400 to L$600.

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