The number of reported taxi fare evasion cases fell by 40% last year, amid an environment of stiffer penalties for offenders and fewer cabs on the road.
The number of reported taxi fare evasion cases went up by about 24 percent last year, despite the implementation of stiffer penalties.
To better protect the interests of taxi drivers, the Public Transport Council will increase the penalties for taxi fare evasion from May 9th.
