MK (Yahadut Hatorah) Uri Maklev is working to persuade Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon not to approve a taxi fare increase.
Maklev sent a letter to Kahlon asking him to reconsider as an increase he fears will negatively impact those who use taxis.
The ministry is about to approve a four percent increase, which has already been approved by the Ministry of Transportation.
It is pointed out that taxi fares were reduced a few months ago following a machlokes between committee which regulates fares, the Transportation Minister and drivers.
Maklev points out that taxi fares have increased a total of 60% over the past decade. He is calling on Kahlon to block yet another increase, explaining he should not permit the pressure of a group of lobbyists to result in yet another increase.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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Really doesn’t MK Maklev feel there are more important issues for the Haredi community to battle the Finance Minister over? If the proposed increase was to public transport fares I would support him but surely anyone who can afford a taxi can afford 4% more! On an average NIS35 journey that is less than a shekel and a half extra or about $0.38.