Penang island taxi fares to be increased


GEORGE TOWN: The public might have to pay up to 80% more in taxi fares on Penang island in the near future.

Federation of Penang Taxi Associations president Abd Malek Darus said the new rates would be announced soon by the Federal Government.

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