Bulgarian Transport Minister Declares War on Taxi Rip-offs

Business | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 14:46
Bulgarian Transport Minister Declares War to Taxi Rip-offs: Bulgarian Transport Minister Declares War on Taxi Rip-offs Bulgarian Transport Minister, Alexander Tsvetkov, believes the new Automobile Transport Bill will put an end on taxi cab fraud. Photo by BGNES

Sofia will have a new bus line, just on time for the winter holidays, to connect directly the airport with the metro station in the "Mladost" district.

The information was reported Sunday by the Bulgarian Transport Minister, Alexander Tsvetkov, who said he discussed the new line with the City Hall already.

The bus will be express, without any stops between the airport and the subway.

The launch of the line is pilot and if there is interest on the part of customers, it could be extended after the holidays, the Minister said.

Tsvetkov was at the airport to check on taxi cabs over numerous complaints of fraud and inflated prices. The Minister reported he held talks with all taxi cab business owners and warned them they would be banned from the airport if their drivers continue to cheat customers.

A patrol car of the State Automobile Inspectorate will be at the airport on duty 24 hours a day, Tsvetkov pointed out, adding the checks will be permanent and the violators punished.

The Minister appeals to all customers to call 02/930 88 94 to alert authorities of taxi cab rip-offs.

According to Tsvetkov, the new Automobile Transport Bill, to be passed in the Parliament before the end of the month, will put an end on the fraud because the municipal councils will set the price cap while fines would go up to BGN 3 000. Sanctions include suspension of permits as well.

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Tags: Transport Minister, Alexander Tsvetkov, Automobile Transport Bill, taxi cab, fraud, bus line, express, metro, Sofia Airport

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