If you take taxis in Israel, you will be paying more beginning on Sunday, 21 Adar 5777. Prices for a cab including those operating on ‘kavei sheirut’ increased 4%. The main reason given for the fare increae in the increase in fuel over recent months by 9.4%.

When the meter is turned on, the ride will begin at NIS 11.50 instead of NIS 11. If one calls a taxi on the phone, the surcharge will be NIS 4.80 instead of NIS 4.60. The surcharge from Ben-Gurion Airport remains at NIS 5.00.

It is added that by law, a driver is required to turn on the meter with the exception of destinations with a fixed price.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)