The 2021 revision increased the per-kilometer rate for minibuses by 10 cents, effectively moving from 90 cents to . Distance Bracket 2021 Tariff (ETB) Previous Rate (ETB) Up to 2.5 km 2.50 2.6 to 5 km 5.00 5.1 to 7.5 km 7.50 7.6 to 10 km 10.00 10.1 to 12.5 km 12.50 12.6 to 15 km 15.00 15.1 to 17.5 km 17.50 17.6 to 20 km 20.00 Medium-Sized ("Higer") Bus Fares
For medium-sized buses, the increase was more modest, at five cents per kilometer (raising the rate to ). Total increments for full trips on these routes typically ranged from 1 to 2 Birr . Factors Influencing the 2021 Adjustments ethiopian transport authority tariff 2021
The 2021 update to the tariffs—often specifically implemented by the Addis Ababa City Transport Bureau —marked a critical shift in the country’s transport economy . Driven primarily by rising global oil prices and subsequent domestic fuel cost adjustments, these changes aimed to balance the operational sustainability of transport providers with the affordability needs of the public. The 2021 Tariff Structure for Public Transport The 2021 revision increased the per-kilometer rate for