🚕 PM Rabuka Addresses ‘Pari’ Vehicle Operations
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka responded to public debate around the use of ‘pari’ vehicles, acknowledging a real need for more transport choices—while stressing the importance of regulation and safety.
🛑 Key Messages:
- ‘Pari’ vehicles must operate under the same rules as licensed taxis to be legal, as stated by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
- Taxi permit applications will be opened to create a fair pathway for ‘pari’ operators.
- All taxi services—existing or new—will be held to equal safety standards, ensuring vehicles and passengers are protected.
- Core priorities include public safety, fair competition, accountability, and proper insurance.
🗣️ PM’s Stance: The goal is to expand transport access responsibly, without compromising safety or regulations.