Kamna Kumar 
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission now has a strong system in place to set fares for public transport services in Fiji.
While presenting the FCCC Annual Report 2019–2022, Chief Executive Senikavika Jiuta told the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence that since 2019, the commission has been given the task of setting fares.
She says the system will ensure fares are based on current market conditions and what people can afford.
“So in terms of market intervention, in 2019, the FCCC was mandated to set fares and charges for public service vehicles, which include buses, taxis, carriers, and minibuses. So, FCCC also, due to this mandate, we developed a robust regulatory framework, which can be used for future reviews.”
Jiuta says FCCC is also working with others in the industry to keep the transport sector strong while looking after people’s needs, especially during tough economic times.
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