MembersTaxi Rates on the Rise

While prices for taxi rides are falling worldwide, mainly due to competition from Uber, they are rising in Israel, where ride-sharing services are still largely prohibited.

By Michael Selutin |
Photo: Photo: Yonatan Sindel / Flash90

Taxi rates in Israel recently increased by 4.2 percent, with the base price going up from 11.50 shekels to 12 shekels. From the third passenger on, each additional passenger costs an additional 4.80 shekels, and transporting...

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