Die Taxipreise in den 23 Bezirken Tokios sollen um etwa 10 % steigen, wobei der Startpreis bei 500 Yen pro Kilometer liegt. Die neuen Tarife werden voraussichtlich ab Ende nächsten Monats in Kraft treten.

Finance of many people are already stretched to limit. This might be high enough that it will impact riders to avoid using taxi where possible.

Taxis fares in Japan are *already* way too expensive. Fare prices are very similar to Australia even though taxi drivers in Australia make twice as much (and probably work less hours).