HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
Taxi Centres
All taxi centres have heard of the bridge project. No official communications has been made
with regard to fare charges or toll fees as of yet.
3323132-taxi centre
They have a total of 120 taxis and approximately 180 drivers with full time and part-time
drivers. There are total 5 operators working from the taxi centre.
They place themselves at first position in comparison with the other taxis.
As expressed, they expect an increase in revenue from the taxi transfers associated with the
bridge
They do not expect disadvantage to taxi centres from the bridge project.
3325656-taxi centre
They have a total of 105 taxis and approximately 150 drivers with full time and part-time
drivers. There are total 4 operators working from the taxi centre.
They place themselves in the fourth position in comparison with the other taxis.
As expressed, they expect an increase in the income of taxi drivers, resulting from the bridge
project.
They do not expect disadvantage to taxi centres from the bridge project.
3321414-taxi centre
They have a total of 100 taxis and approximately 110 drivers with full time and part-time
drivers. There are total 5 operators working from the taxi centre.
They also place themselves in the first position in comparison with the other taxis. They are the
first taxi centre to be registered and operational in Male’.
As expressed a disadvantage would be increase in the fares for customers and toll fees associated
with the bridge crossing. Disadvantage: There may be an increase in the amount of transfer since
there will be a toll charge to cross the bridge, but they expect that to be borne by the customer.
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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