Addis Abeba welcomed 836 meter taxis today at an inauguration ceremony held at Mesqel Square.
26 share companies, organized from taxi owners associations, had the permit to import 1,163 cars duty free and will start the service next week with the 836 cabs.
The taxis are equipped with a cab meter, GPS and a radio communication device.
Customers can hail these taxis through a telephone hotline. The Ministry of Transport is preparing the tariff for the taxi fares and residents of Addis Abeba will have access to the service next week.
Currently, Adika is the only company that provides meter taxi services in the capital.
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