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Taxi Fares Rise Later This Month

Friday, 06 July 2012 02:29

Taxi fares across the Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee will increase later this month.

Fares will rise by 3.6% from July 17, with operators blaming increases in the cost of insurance, fuel and labour

Taxi industry spokesman  MICHAEL GORDON says with an increase of 3.6% customers will not be hit too hard

 

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