Moroccan Grand Taxi Fares Surge Ahead of Ramadan Despite Government Aid Promise

This is the observation in several Moroccan cities, particularly in Rabat and Salé and the surrounding area, reports Al Akhbar, specifying that users have been confronted with a significant increase in the fares applied by the grand taxis during the two days preceding the start of the month of Ramadan.

To justify this initiative, the drivers brandish the delay in the deployment of the public aid announced by the government, while the fuel prices at the pump continue to increase.

However, notes the newspaper, the decision to increase the fares was taken without consultation with the union leaders. Moreover, some have raised concerns about the aid program, which, according to them, excludes these drivers. They imply that it is the owners of the permits, and not the drivers who are ultimately employees, who benefit from this support.

In Rabat, the local authorities have been in contact with the drivers concerned to dissuade them from going in this direction. They will be supported by the Ministry of the Interior, which is discussing with the union representatives of the taxi drivers to avoid any increase in fares.