Government has allocated $4 million to support bus operators and ensure there is no disruption to public transport services, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced.
Under the four-month support package from April 1 to July 31, Government will fully absorb an additional 10 per cent fare increase on top of existing bus fares. This comes in addition to the current 10 per cent subsidy already provided to passengers.
Bus companies will also receive a full fuel rebate of 20 cents per litre during this period.
“This support ensures that our buses continue to operate and that ordinary Fijians can continue to travel affordably to work, school and essential services,” Mr Rabuka said.
At the same time, Government is taking measures to maintain stable electricity supply, with fuel rebates also extended to Energy Fiji Limited (EFL).
EFL, which relies on diesel and heavy fuel oil for about half of the country’s electricity generation, will receive a rebate of 20 cents per litre on diesel and 12 cents per litre on heavy fuel oil over the same period.
Mr Rabuka said the assistance is aimed at stabilising electricity generation and ensuring homes, businesses and essential services continue to have reliable power.
The measures form part of Government’s broader response to rising fuel costs and efforts to cushion the impact on households and key services.
