While the government tried to keep fares manageable for the public, drivers like felt the squeeze from another direction: spare parts . The cost of a brake pad, for instance, jumped from 400 Birr to 830 Birr. Many operators found that even with the new tariffs, their earnings were almost entirely consumed by fuel and maintenance, making driving a "job you do when you don't have another option". The 2021 Tariff Table (Addis Ababa)
The revised tariffs were categorized based on the mode of transport (City Bus, Midi-bus, and Taxi) and the distance traveled. ethiopian transport authority tariff 2021
: Despite official tariffs, 2021 saw reports of "skyrocketing" informal fares in certain regions (e.g., between Addis Ababa and Woliso) due to implementation gaps and the rising cost of spare parts. Regional Variations (Example: Addis Ababa) While the government tried to keep fares manageable
The 2021 schedule classifies goods into 20 primary categories (similar to the Harmonized System - HS codes). Below is the granular breakdown of the most traded commodities. The 2021 Tariff Table (Addis Ababa) The revised
For road transport using standard trailers (28-ton capacity), the 2021 base rate was structured as follows: