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Honduras to provide 4,000 free gas conversion kits for taxis
The Honduran government has reached an agreement with taxi organizations, including the Asociación de Taxistas Unidos de Honduras (ATAXUH), to prevent fare increases in the capital and other regions. To mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices, the government will fund the free installation of 4,000 LPG gas conversion kits for taxis.
The initiative involves an investment of over 100 million lempiras. Technical estimates suggest that switching to vehicle gas could reduce daily fuel expenses for transport units by approximately 50%. The program is set to begin with a pilot project, with La Ceiba identified as a potential starting point for installations. This measure aims to stabilize the economy for transport workers and prevent strikes or service disruptions.
Entities
Asociación de Taxistas Unidos de Honduras · Government of Honduras · Instituto Hondureño de Transporte Terrestre · Secretaría de Infraestructura y Transporte · Tropigas
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government is investing more than 100 million lempiras to acquire the gas kits. www.tunota.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Using vehicle gas is estimated to reduce daily fuel costs for transport units by 50%. www.tunota.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government will provide 4,000 LPG gas conversion kits to taxis at no cost to drivers. elmundo.hn · www.tunota.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Honduran government and taxi organizations agreed to install gas conversion kits for free to prevent fare increases. elmundo.hn · www.tunota.com