Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:20:47 +0000 By JACKSON MAPAPAYI The recent fuel increment by Energy Regulations Board (ERB) has been received with mixed feeling by motorists in Solwezi. In random interviews with the Daily Nation, some Taxi drivers complained that the move will impact negatively on their daily cashing as the number of commuters would reduce. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, George Mutwale, a taxi driver from Messenger Township, complained that it would take much time for them to get used to the upward adjustment. Mr. Mutwale said a distance which used to cost K20 may now cost K30 following the recent fuel increase. ‘’it’s likely that we as taxi drivers may also increase on the fees because we shall consider the distance also,’’ Mr. Mutwale said. And an on the spot check at various filling stations found business going on normally as confirmed by their management. On Tuesday, the Energy Regulations Board (ERB) […]
