A report in Diario Libre today, Thursday 13 November 2014, reveals that drivers of the multi-fare taxis known as “conchos” or “carros publicos” can make up to RD$35,000 a month, tax-free. Of the total, they have to pay RD$100 per day worked to the business associations (so-called transport unions) that have de-facto control of the routes on which they work. Other costs include vehicle maintenance, if it belongs to the driver, and gasoline and other vehicle-related expenses. <\/p>\n
As reported, most taxis in this scheme work on alternate days. That is, the drivers will work on average 15 days a month, having time off for other income-generating activities on the other days. The drivers of these often-ramshackle vehicles therefore earn more than many professionals in the Dominican Republic, including public hospital doctors (RD$36,706 a month), nurses (RD$14,777) and teachers (RD$13,016). The drivers charge fares of RD$25 for their short routes. The drivers will fit two passengers in the front seat and four to five in the back seat. <\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.diariolibre.com\/noticias\/2014\/11\/13\/i880761_concho-duplica-salarios-profesionales.html<\/p>\n
See a related discussion on the dr1 forums at: http:\/\/dr1.com\/forums\/santo-domingo\/146977-not-another-ugly-american.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A report in Diario Libre today, Thursday 13 November 2014, reveals that drivers of the multi-fare taxis known as “conchos” or “carros publicos” can make up to RD$35,000 a month, tax-free. Of the total, they have to pay RD$100 per day worked to the business associations (so-called transport unions) that have de-facto control of the … <\/p>\n