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Taxi drivers have received notifications about a potential fare increase of up to 10% amid rising fuel costs. While officials say the change does not apply to Baku, confusion remains among drivers and passengers.
Notifications sent to drivers working with the Bolt platform have triggered widespread discussion on social media. The message stated that, due to higher fuel expenses, fares across all ride categories could increase by up to 10%.
Although the company indicated that the adjustment does not apply to Baku, drivers operating in the capital confirmed receiving such alerts. Some reported minor changes in displayed trip prices, while others said actual fares remain largely unchanged for now.
Several drivers declined to speak on camera but acknowledged receiving SMS notifications. Meanwhile, drivers working with the Yango service said no fare-increase messages had been sent to them.
Bolt later clarified that informational SMS messages had been distributed to drivers over the past two days regarding a planned tariff update. The increase has now taken effect in certain areas, but Baku, Sumgayit, and Ganja are not included.
According to the company, the overall adjustment may reach up to 10%, varying by region within a 5-10% range. Some Baku-based drivers received notifications because they are registered in cities where the higher tariffs apply.
Yango stated that its current fares remain unchanged, though pricing across the taxi sector continues to be actively discussed.