Ethiopian Transport Authority Tariff 2021

The 2021 update to the Ethiopian Transport Authority (ETA) 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

• Short distances (less than 5 km): 5 ETB (10% increase)
• Medium distances (5-15 km): 10 ETB (10% increase)
• Long distances (over 15 km): 15 ETB (5% increase)

For medium-sized buses, the increase was more modest, at five cents per kilometer (raising the rate to 45 cents per km). 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

1. Currency Devaluation: The Ethiopian Birr (ETB) had undergone significant devaluation against the USD, necessitating a recalibration of service charges.
2. Fuel Price Volatility: Global oil prices fluctuated severely in 2020/2021, impacting the "fuel surcharge" component of freight.
3. Port Efficiency Reforms: New protocols at the Port of Doraleh (Djibouti) and the Modjo Dry Port required updated terminal handling charges (THC).