EWN reports that public transport commuters countrywide will be relieved to learn that this month's massive fuel price increases won't burn any holes in their pockets, at least not for now.

Motorists are now forking out R1.71 more for a litre of petrol and R2.76 more for diesel. According to Rebecca Phala, national spokesperson for taxi umbrella body Santaco, although taxi fare prices were a prerogative of different taxi associations, no decision had been taken by any of them to hike prices anytime soon. However, Phala added that future increases were currently being discussed. Putco Bus Company spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said their ticket prices would only be reviewed in January next year. "Putco has no plans to increase bus ticket prices for fuel-related reasons, despite the recent hike in fuel prices. Putco will always notify passengers beforehand of any fare-related changes," Xulu indicated

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Ntuthuzelo Nene at EWN

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