Daytime taxi meter opening fare becomes 39 piasters The new amendments sparked dissatisfaction among a large segment

In a new move that sparked wide debate in the local street, the amended transportation fares for public transport and taxis came into effect on Monday, according to the announcement by Mohammad Al-Hadid, head of the Taxi Offices and Public Transport Vehicles Syndicate, in a decision that brought transportation fares back into public discussion once again.

Under the new amendments, taxi meters will witness an increase in the “meter opening fare” during both daytime and nighttime periods. The daytime opening fare will become 39 piasters instead of 37, while the nighttime opening fare will rise to 40 piasters instead of 38, in addition to gradual adjustments in the per-kilometer fare.

“Aligning operational costs”

The amendments also include increasing the daytime per-kilometer fare from 26 to 28 piasters, while the nighttime fare rises from 32 to 33 piasters, in a step aimed — according to the concerned authorities — at aligning operational costs with the reality of the sector.

In a related context, spokesperson for the Land Transport Regulatory Commission, Abla Al-Washah, explained that the 2025 regulations governing transport services through smart applications stipulate that these services must remain 20% higher than traditional taxi fares, meaning that any increase in taxi fares will automatically reflect on ride-hailing application prices.

Meanwhile, the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization announced its technical readiness to modify taxi meters in line with the new fares, confirming the extension of working hours to facilitate procedures for vehicle owners.

Despite the official justifications accompanying the decision, the new amendments did not pass quietly, as they sparked dissatisfaction among a large segment of public transport and taxi users, who believe the increase will add new financial burdens to their daily transportation expenses.