NewsWhore
05-21-2008, 05:30 PM
The ubiquitous motorcycle taxis, known as 'moto-conchos' in local terminology, have decided to up their fares by RD$5 and RD$10 pesos a ride. The associations set up to regulate this fairly unique public transport system decided to increase fares due to the continual increases in the cost of gasoline. Moto-conchos are the units most affected by price increases, since they are obliged to use gasoline in their small motorcycles, while regular taxis and public cars "conchos" tend to use subsidized propane gas as fuel. Regular rides are now priced at RD$25 and longer rides will go up to RD$40.
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