Tokyo slashes taxi fares

By Mark Elliott On Feb 16, 2017

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The starting fare for Tokyo's taxis have been reduced by 43.8% — The starting fare for Tokyo’s taxis have been reduced by 44%

The starting fare for taxis in Tokyo has been significantly reduced.

Previously, passengers were charged JPY730 (approx. US$6.40) for the first kilometre – well above the international average. But this has now been slashed by more than 40% to JPY410 (approx. US$3.60), effective immediately. The new fare applies to all 23 of Tokyo’s wards.

The move is expected to be especially beneficial to tourists who use taxis for shorter trips around Tokyo.

With the launch of the new service, the Tokyo Hire-Taxi Association (THTA) has released a publicity video aimed at promoting the JPY410 “choinori” rides among inbound tourists.

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