Yango Namibia has increased its fares by 5% to encourage driver compliance with updated regulatory standards. These standards require all e-hailing service providers to obtain public passenger permits by the end of September or risk ceasing operations.
The rising fuel prices is affecting public transport operators. With taxi and bus fares expected to increase on 18 May.
Pendapala Nakathingo unpacks what this means for both operators and commuters.
Motorists across the country will pay more for fuel from midnight tonight, as pump prices are set to increase once again.
Fuel prices affect more than just motorists - they influence transport, food prices, farming, logistics, and business operations.
Windhoek taxi drivers expressed frustration over the fuel price hike.
Botswana has emulated Namibia by suspending three fuel levies for six months to cushion consumers from the rising global oil prices.
Botswana has emulated Namibia by suspending three fuel levies for six months to cushion consumers from the rising global oil prices.
Long-distance transport operators reported satisfaction with revenue collected over the Easter period, even as rising fuel prices squeezed their profits.
Fuel prices will rise effective 1 April 2026 due to surging global oil prices.
The government says it remains committed to ensuring a stable, reliable, and secure supply of essential resources while proactively addressing risks.
Motorists can expect some relief at fuel pumps this week, as petrol prices will drop by one dollar per liter, while both diesel grades will decrease by 50 cents per liter, effective Wednesday.
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has maintained fuel prices for this month, a move aimed at supporting price stability amid ongoing global market volatility.
Fuel prices for domestic consumption for unleaded petrol 95 will remain unchanged at N$20.58 per litre.
