Bus fares across Viti Levu and Vanua Levu will revert to their base rates from the 1st of September, with the temporary 22.5 percent fare increase coming to an end at the end of this month.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) announced today that the interim bus fares introduced on May 26, 2026, will cease on August 31, meaning commuters will pay the original base fares from September 1.

FCCC said the interim fare adjustment had been implemented in response to sharp increases in global fuel prices caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to crude oil supply routes.

Chief Executive Officer Senikavika Jiuta said the fare increase was intended to help bus operators remain financially viable while ensuring that public transport services remained available to consumers.
She said that with fuel prices declining in recent months, it was appropriate for the benefit of those lower costs to be reflected locally through the removal of the interim fares.
“Regulation is about getting the balance right. Our responsibility as a regulator is not simply to respond to changes in costs, but to make decisions that protect the public interest while ensuring essential services remain sustainable.”
She added that the interim bus fare adjustment was introduced to support the continued viability of bus operators in the face of exceptional fuel cost pressures, while ensuring that public transport remained available to all consumers.

The Commission said it remains committed to ensuring that bus fares are fair, reasonable and reflective of prevailing economic conditions, and will continue to monitor fuel prices and operating costs before considering any future fare reviews.
The Commission has urged passengers to report any instances of overcharging by bus operators through its consumer hotline or regional offices.