Tokyo taxis begin 710 yen flag fare, 1st hike in 10 years

Tokyo taxis begin 710 yen flag fare, 1st hike in 10 years

TOKYO, Japan - Taxi operators in Tokyo and nearby Kanagawa Prefecture hiked their fares on Dec. 3 for the first time in 10 years, raising the flag fare for the first 2 kilometers to 710 yen from the previous 660 yen as well as subsequent distance-based fares. Photo shows a notice on a taxi door at JR Tokyo Station indicating the fare has been raised to 710 yen for the first 2 kilometers. (Kyodo)

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