The Regulation Authority of Public Service, announced this week that once again taxi fares are increasing, and not because of the increased price of petroleum.
Local taxi’s, the red (and yellow in Jaco) will go up about 3.35 percent. The initial kilometer will go from c530 to c550 $1.07 to $1.11) and the same rates and increases apply to additional kilometers.
The rural rates have the same base fare, but the additional k’s go from c690 to c710 ($1.40 to $1.44)
Airport taxi’s (Orange) will increase from c785 for the initial kilometer to c810. ($1.59 to $1.64)
Keep in mind that the passenger is also responsible for any tolls, which will be added at the end of the trip. The regulating authority says the new rates do not reflect the increase in gas inflation, so we should expect another rise in the not so distant future. Make sure when you get in any taxi in CR, that the meter is being used, this is the only way to insure you’re getting actual local prices, and not an undisclosed tourist rate.
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