Santiago taxi rates going up soon.

t2andreo

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• Jul 27, 2022

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Today, I read in El Correo Gallego that a taxi rate increase for Santiago has been approved. This is likely a consequence of general price inflation. According to the article, no implementation date is yet set.

Here is the link: https://www.elcorreogallego.es/sant...-taxis-para-compensarla-con-el-ipc-KD11745953

One key takeaway is that the flat fee from downtown to the airport is going up, from €21 to €22.

Thought you might like to know - if you did not already.

Tom

 

Last edited: Jul 29, 2022

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• Jul 28, 2022

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Hey - given the inflation rates for many countries this does not surprise me. The drivers and car owners have to make a living!!

 

t2andreo

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• Jul 28, 2022

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I concur. The flat rate had been €21 for as long as I can remember. a 5% increase - form €21 to 22 is not unreasonable. Plus, you can put up to four people with luggage in one taxi, to further reduce the unit cost.

 

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• Jul 28, 2022

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t2andreo said:

I concur. The flat rate had been €21 for as long as I can remember. a 5% increase - form €21 to 22 is not unreasonable. Plus, you can put up to four people with luggage in one taxi, to further reduce the unit cost.

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When the bus was that little square with the underground parking underneath and I forget the name of the department store if you went to the Sitio just around the corner and got a taxi it was cheaper than the bus.