Taxi fare rises in Tokyo for first time in 15 years starting November 2022

Taxi fares in the Japanese capital Tokyo will rise for the first time in 15 years, starting on November 14, 2022. The transport ministry said the flag-fall rate will go up from 420 yen (US$2.87) to 500 yen (US$3.42), for the first 1,052 metres (3451ft), and will cost 100 yen (US$0.68) per 250 metres (820ft) thereafter. The decision was prompted by rising fuel costs and a drop in passengers.