Liberia Traffic Management Increases Tax Registration Fees
DN News said it has acquired a document revealing a drastic and unexplained increase in vehicle registration fees under the controversial Liberia Traffic Management (LTM) arrangement.
The document shows that registration for commercial taxis has jumped by an alarming 300%—from $75 USD to $300 USD (approximately 60,000 Liberian Dollars).
Heavy-duty vehicles are now being charged as much as $700 USD (around 140,000 LRD), while registration fees for private vehicles such as A3 Mini Vans and A4 SUVs have risen from $150 USD to between $175 and $250 USD, depending on classification.
The sharp fee hikes have caused commercial drivers to continue to protest what they call a “mafia deal” surrounding the new tax rates.
Many accuse the Liberia Traffic Management of unfair pricing tactics that disproportionately impact public transport operators, without offering clear justification or transparency. According to drivers, the list is the proposed LTM’s fees something they strongly opposed.
Source: DN News