Marrakech taxi prices surge amid public outrage

The journey now costs 15 dirhams per person, compared to just 9 dirhams for public buses. This gap is deemed unacceptable by the many workers and students who use this line every day. Without regular and sufficient means of transportation to connect the two areas, this new pricing directly impacts the finances of these travelers.

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A local association has responded by officially petitioning the pasha of Sidi Bou Othmane. In a letter, the organization’s president denounces a price difference "unjustified, applied in the absence of a regulatory decision or official announcement. He believes this sudden increase "directly affects the purchasing power of citizens", imposing additional daily costs on the most vulnerable households.

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The collective association is calling for immediate intervention by local authorities to launch an investigation. It demands strict oversight to verify compliance with legal fares by drivers and calls for sanctions against those responsible for these illegal increases. The goal is to guarantee equitable access to public transport, in line with the economic reality of the local population.