Manitobans will soon be paying more for basic automobile insurance.
The Public Utilities Board has ordered an overall increase of 5.7 per cent for basic rates as of April 1, although the exact increase will vary by the type of vehicle, a driver's record and other factors.
The increase follows decreases that totalled more than 15 per cent over the last five years, along with rebates at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when fewer people were commuting.
MPI says this year's increase will work out to about $50 for the average passenger vehicle.
The annual cost of a driver's licence is also increasing, by $10.
