Taxi fares will increase from N$13 to N$15 from 18 May 2026 after the Ministry of Works and Transport approved a 15% nationwide increase for taxi and bus operators.
Announcing the adjustment, Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi said the increase follows mounting pressure on the public transport sector caused by rising fuel prices and higher operating costs.
He said escalating international oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East had significantly increased transport operating expenses.
“Therefore, after careful consideration of the prevailing economic conditions, the need to support transport operators, and the importance of balancing the interests of commuters, passengers and service providers, the Road Transportation Board has recommended and enforced a minimum fare adjustment of 15% across taxi and bus services nationwide. Accordingly, the revised taxi fare will increase from N$13.00 to N$15.00,” he said.
Nekundi said the Road Transportation Board of Namibia approved the increase after reviewing a request from the Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association, which had initially proposed a 30% fare increase.
According to the Board, public transport tariffs had remained unchanged since 2022 despite several fuel price increases and rising vehicle maintenance costs over the past four years.
Nekundi described the increase as a necessary intervention aimed at balancing the financial sustainability of transport operators with affordability for commuters.
“In light of the request made by the NPPTA, the Road Transportation Board of Namibia, taking into consideration that there has not been an increase in tariffs over the last four years, would like to inform the public that we have approved an increase of 15%, effective 18 May 2026,” he said.
