Taxi fares up? UPDATE

Okay, apparently a 44% rate hike was authorized by state officials though it has not yet appeared in the official gazette as any such change must do in order to be considered legally enacted. Supposedly our thoughtful taxi and bus drivers are only going to increase their rates an average of 20%. But since details are supposed to still be worked out, the rate increase should still not be taking effect even though of course as we see it already is. It's really a shame, because not only are legal protocols not being respected, but this increase hurts the already suffering economy of the majority of locals. It is timed to coincide with the arrival of foreign tourists, a predictable pattern. So never mind the fact that supply exceeds demand. Market forces don't apply here. Only greed, cronyism and political paternalism. #PobrePueblo

Unfortunately the actual rate hikes are only available to the taxi and bus drivers so far, not the general public. I'll see what I can do to obtain an official copy and publish the rates here as soon as possible.