Ethiopian Transport Authority Releases 2021 Tariff: What You Need to Know
📍 Note: These tariffs were subject to periodic reviews based on the fuel price index. Legacy of the 2021 Regulations
📞 For official documents, contact: Ethiopian Transport Authority – Head Office, Addis Ababa. ethiopian transport authority tariff 2021
| Transport Type | Previous Tariff (Approx.) | 2021 Revised Tariff (Minimum) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Anbessa Bus | 2.00 - 4.00 ETB | 3.00 - 8.00 ETB (Distance based) | | Midi-Bus | 3.00 - 5.00 ETB | 5.00 - 11.00 ETB | | Minibus Taxi| 4.00 - 5.00 ETB | 6.00 - 10.00 ETB+ | | Inter-City | ~0.35 ETB/km | ~0.50 ETB/km |
The government mandated that all transport providers post the revised tariff schedules visibly inside their vehicles. Additionally, Directive No. 773/2021 was issued in May 2021 by the Ministry of Finance to provide tax and duty exemptions for vehicles specifically rendering taxi transport services to help stabilize the sector. Ethiopian Transport Authority Releases 2021 Tariff: What You
The ETA tariff 2021 includes several types of tariffs, including:
Actual Impact: For passengers, this meant paying between 0.50 and 3.50 Birr more per trip, depending on the distance. The Drivers' Dilemma Taxi Fares:
The Ethiopian Transport Authority warned providers that strict supervision would be conducted to prevent illegal overcharging. Passengers were encouraged to report any service providers charging above the legally established 2021 rates to the relevant Addis Ababa Transport Bureau officials.